Security Information - Siemens Simotics Connect 400 Operating Instructions Manual

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2.3 Security information

2.3 Security information
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 constitute one element of such a concept.
Customers are responsible for preventing unauthorized access to their plants, systems,
machines and networks. Such systems, machines and components should only be connected to
an enterprise network or the internet if and to the extent such a connection is necessary and only
when appropriate security measures (e.g. firewalls and/or network segmentation) are in place.
For additional information on industrial security measures that may be implemented, please
visit
https://www.siemens.com/industrialsecurity (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 the 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 (https://www.siemens.com/industrialsecurity).
Special security notes for SC400
• Make sure that the Bluetooth range of SIMOTICS CONNECT 400 does not extend outside of
the company site (approx. 5-10 meters).
• Make sure that the WLAN is used with awareness of security issues. This includes using the
WPA2 security protocol. Make sure that the WLAN range does not extend outside of the
company site.
• The mobile device used must be maintained to keep in line with the latest IT security
standards. This includes PIN/password protection, virus and malware protection, operating
system and security patches kept up to date.
• After you have logged in for the first time, in the "SIDRIVE IQ Config" application, change the
user name and the password in menu "Settings > User".
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