Configuration; Security Recommendations - Siemens SIMATIC CC712 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 the following
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.
● Check regularly for security updates of the products 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 (6ZB5530-1AP0x-0BAx)
● Keep the software up to date. Always use the latest software version of the device.
– Information regarding product news and new software versions is available at the
Physical access
Restrict physical access to the devices to qualified personnel.
Security functions of the product
Think about the services with which you want to enable access to the process stations via
public networks.
Use the options for security settings in the configuration of the product:
● Activate the security functions of the product and the devices involved.
● Use secure protocol variants (see below).
SIMATIC CC712
Operating Instructions, 05/2019, C79000-G8976-C503-01
Link: (http://www.siemens.com/industrialsecurity)
Link: (http://w3.siemens.com/mcms/industrial-communication/en/ie/industrial-ethernet-
security/Seiten/industrial-security.aspx)
here:
Link:
(http://w3app.siemens.com/mcms/infocenter/content/en/Pages/order_form.aspx?node
Key=key_518693&infotype=brochures)
Enter the following filter: 6ZB5530
following address:
Link: (https://support.industry.siemens.com/cs/ww/en/ps/15248/dl)
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