Function Description - Pilz PCOM sec br2 Operating Manual

Function description

5 Function description
Internet
Fig.: Overview
The SecurityBridge is used with in the company network to prevent unauthorised access to
downstream devices in a protected network. The access from the client PC to the devices
in the protected network can only be achieved using a VPN tunnel. A VPN client is used to
build up a VPN tunnel. In normal circumstances, the VPN client is within the company net-
work.
Configuration changes to a project can only be performed by users who have a relevant
permission.
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Firewall for
company network
Firewall for production
or plant network
Unprotected network
Company network
Client PC
(VPN client)
SecurityBridge
Client PC
(VPN client)
Plant network
Protected
network
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