Security Profile: Activating PROFINET A large port range is required for the use of PROFINET as the system automatically selects the required ports depending on the network configuration. To restrict access to the PROFINET interfaces, the IP addresses of the PROFINET devices must be configured so that only… Read More
Security Profile: Configuring Modbus TCP Client Activating the Modbus TCP Client in the system services The Modbus TCP Client is deactivated by default. To activate Modbus TCP Client, proceed as follows: Log in to the WBM. Return to topicHow do I get to the WBM again? Click here for… Read More
Security Profile: Perform backup and restore …this topic is under construction… General information Backup and restore mechanisms are used for fast recommissioning after a possible system failure or device reset. The backups are signed and managed by the Device and Update Management (DaUM) and transferred… Read More
Security Profile: Configuring the system time Centralized security logging only makes sense if all devices have a synchronized time. NTP is already supported today. TimeServer provides all devices with the same time base. For each device you have to configure which time server it should use. Use… Read More
Security Profile: Configuring PLCnext Store Activating further system services can compromise security Before activating further system services, you must perform a risk and threat analysis of the system service and its impact on the security of the device and the application, taking into account the overall security context. Read More
Security Profile: Activating DataLogger Log in to the WBM. Return to topicHow do I get to the WBM again? Click here for more information… Establishing a connection to the Web-based Management (WBM): Open a web browser on your computer. In the address field, enter… Read More
Security Profile: Installing apps Installing apps can compromise security Before installing an app, you must perform a risk and threat analysis of the app and its impact on the security of the device and the application, taking into account the overall security context. In particular, investigate the… Read More
Security Profile: Assigning IP addresses Log in to the WBM. Return to topicHow do I get to the WBM again? Click here for more information… Establishing a connection to the Web-based Management (WBM): Open a web browser on your computer. In the address field,… Read More
Security Profile: Uploading the certificate in the browser Log in to the WBM. Return to topicHow do I get to the WBM again? Click here for more information… Establishing a connection to the Web-based Management (WBM): Open a web browser on your computer. In… Read More
Security Profile: Password complexity rules The password complexity rules are predefined and depend on the rights of each user. You may need to adjust the rule set to meet the needs of your application. Pre-defined rule sets With firmware 2022.0 LTS and 2023.0 LTS, the “Admin Ruleset” and the “Default Ruleset” are pre-defined… Read More
