Opc Ua Security Notes - Siemens SINUMERIK 840Dsl Configuration Manual

Unsafe operating states resulting from software manipulation
Software manipulations (e.g. viruses, trojans, malware or worms) can cause unsafe operating
states in your system that may lead to death, serious injury, and property damage.
● Keep the software up to date.
● Incorporate the automation and drive components into a holistic, state-of-the-art industrial
● Make sure that you include all installed products into the holistic industrial security concept.
● Protect files stored on exchangeable storage media from malicious software by with
● Protect the drive against unauthorized changes by activating the "know-how protection"
2.2

OPC UA security notes

NOTICE
OPC UA provides read/write access on data in SINUMERIK. This access might also affect
security relevant data.
● You can limit this access on SINUMERIK data by individual read and write permission.
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WARNING
security concept for the installation or machine.
suitable protection measures, e.g. virus scanners.
drive function.
Please refer to chapter User administration (Page 31), especially chapter List of rights
(Page 34).
Safety notes
2.2 OPC UA security notes
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