Configuration (Wbm); Security Recommendations - Siemens Simatic RTU303xC Series Operating Instructions Manual

Configuration (WBM)

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.
● 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 industrial security:
– Here you will find information on security in industrial communication:
– You will find a publication on the topic of network security (6ZB5530-1AP02-0BA5)
Physical access
Restrict physical access to the device to qualified personnel.
Security functions of the product
Use the options for security settings in the configuration of the product. These include among
others the following security function of the communication:
● Enable the security functions of the device.
Think about the services you want to allow access to the station via public networks.
● Use secure protocol variants such as HTTPS or STARTTLS.
● Use the secure communication via OpenVPN.
RTU303xC
Operating Instructions, 06/2019, C79000-G8976-C382-06
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