Configuration; Security Recommendations - Siemens CP 1243-7 LTE Operating Instructions Manual

Configuration

4.1

Security recommendations

Keep to the following security recommendations to prevent unauthorized access to the
system.
General
● You should make regular checks to make sure that the device meets these
recommendations and other internal security guidelines if applicable.
● Evaluate your plant as a whole in terms of security. Use a cell protection concept with
suitable products.
● Do not connect the device directly to the Internet. Operate the device within a protected
network area.
● Keep the firmware up to date. Check regularly for security updates of the firmware and
use them.
● Check regularly for new features on the Siemens Internet pages.
– Here you will find information on network security:
– Here you will find information on Industrial Ethernet security:
– You will find an introduction to the topic of industrial security in the following
Physical access
Restrict physical access to the device to qualified personnel.
APNs from mobile wireless providers.
If you configure an APN of the network provider for the mobile wireless CP, then - depending
on the APN being used - it is possible that the CP can be reached publically on the Internet.
Remember this security risk when selecting the APN.
CP 1243-7 LTE
Operating Instructions, 04/2017, C79000-G8976-C381-03
Link: (http://www.siemens.com/industrialsecurity)
Link: (http://w3.siemens.com/mcms/industrial-communication/en/ie/industrial-ethernet-
security/Seiten/industrial-security.aspx)
publication:
Link:
(http://w3app.siemens.com/mcms/infocenter/dokumentencenter/sc/ic/InfocenterLangu
agePacks/Netzwerksicherheit/6ZB5530-1AP02-
0BA4_BR_Network_Security_en_112015.pdf)
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