Siemens SIMATIC IPC1047E Operating Instructions Manual page 26

Safety Instructions
2.2 Security information
Data security
Data from external sources
The device has external interfaces and can be connected to the Internet. Apps and programs
can be installed from any source via the Internet.
Data from untrusted sources represents a significant security risk.
You as a customer are responsible for transferring only data from trusted sources to the
device and only opening trusted files and web pages on the device.
Entering passwords
If you are using an external keyboard, ensure that keyloggers are not logging and forwarding
data, e.g. passwords, unnoticed.
Data backup to external data storage media
Data from the device can be saved on USB or SD storage media via the external interfaces.
Customers are responsible for protecting device data stored on external storage media
against unauthorized access. For example, use a suitable encryption or password protection
for external storage media. Store the external storage media in a safe place.
Passwords
There are no default passwords for the device. When the device is put into operation for the
first time, the user must assign an administrator password. This password provides the user
with full read and write access to the device.
Communication via Ethernet
In Ethernet-based communication, end users themselves are responsible for the security of
their data network. The proper functioning of the device cannot be guaranteed in all
circumstances; targeted attacks, for example, can lead to overload of the device.
More information
You can find more information on security management on the Internet at the following
address: Recommended security settings for IPCs
(https://support.industry.siemens.com/cs/ww/en/view/109475014)
Siemens observes the data protection guidelines, especially the requirements regarding data
minimization (privacy by design). This means the following for this SIMATIC product: The
product does not process / save any personal information, but only technical functional data
(e.g. time stamps). If the user links this data to other data (e.g. shift plans) or if the user saves
personal information on the same medium (e.g. hard disk) and therefore creates a personal
reference in the process, the user has to ensure meeting the guidelines regarding data
protection.
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Operating Instructions, 03/2021, A5E50259546-AA
SIMATIC IPC1047E