Industrial Security; Notes On Use - Siemens SIMATIC IPC127E Operating Instructions Manual

2.2

Industrial security

Siemens provides products and solutions with industrial security functions that support the
secure operation of plants, systems, machines, and networks.
In order to protect plants, systems, machines and networks against cyber threats, it is
necessary to implement – and continuously maintain – a holistic, state-of-the-art industrial
security concept. Siemens' products and solutions only form one element of such a concept.
Customer is responsible to prevent unauthorized access to its plants, systems, machines
and networks. Systems, machines and components should only be connected to the
enterprise network or the internet if and to the extent necessary and with appropriate security
measures (e.g. use of firewalls and network segmentation) in place.
Additionally, Siemens' guidance on appropriate security measures should be taken into
account. For more information about industrial security, please visit:
(https://www.siemens.com/industrialsecurity)
Siemens' products and solutions undergo continuous development to make them more
secure. Siemens strongly recommends that product updates are applied as soon as they are
available and that the latest product versions are used. Use of product versions that are no
longer supported, and failure to apply latest updates may increase customer's exposure to
cyber threats.
To stay informed about product updates, subscribe to the Siemens Industrial Security RSS
Feed under:
(https://www.siemens.com/industrialsecurity)
2.3

Notes on use

NOTICE
Possible functional restrictions in case of non-validated plant operation
The device is tested and certified on the basis of the technical standards. In rare cases,
functional restrictions can occur during plant operation.
Validate the correct functioning of the plant to avoid functional restrictions.
Note
Use in an industrial environment without additional protective measures
This device was designed for use in a normal industrial environment according to
IEC 60721-3-3.
NOTICE
Cleaning
Clean the enclosure surface with a damp cloth and make sure that no water enters the
device.
SIMATIC IPC127E
Operating Instructions, 01/2019, A5E44296915-AA
Safety instructions
2.2 Industrial security
17