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Configuring the system time 

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 the corresponding… Read More

Configuring PLCnext Store

Configuring PLCnext Store Activating further system services can compromise security Before activating further system services, you must perform a risk analysis of the system service and its impact on the security of the device and the application, taking into account the overall security context. Activating the PLCnext Store in the system… Read More

Configuring central logging

Configuring central logging Logging in the security context only makes sense in a network. When configuring the SysLog, you set to which higher-level server the data is sent and which data it is.  For information on basic security logging, refer to the topic Security logging.  For further… Read More

Configuring software updates 

Configuring software updates  Central software updates are possible via the Device and Update Management service. The Software Update via Device and Update Management service is activated by default.   For further information on Device and Update Management, refer to the topic Device and Update Managementin the main PLCnext Technology ‑ Info Center. Read More

Checking the integrity state 

Checking the integrity state  If the Security Profile is activated, an integrity state check is performed after each boot and log-in to the WBM.  The integrity state is displayed in the WBM in the page header line right to the Security Profile state field.  Note: Every event… Read More

Activating Proficloud

Activating Proficloud Activating further system services can compromise security Before activating further system services, you must perform a risk analysis of the system service and its impact on the security of the device and the application, taking into account the overall security context. The Proficloud is deactivated by default. Read More

Handling the Security Profile 

Handling the Security Profile  Activating the Security Profile 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

Configuring extended firewall settings 

Configuring extended firewall settings   See also the  Configuring basic firewall settings topic. For basic firewall configuration information, refer to the Firewall WBM topic in the main PLCnext Technology ‑ Info Center . In the exemplary security context, access from the Engineering Station is only allowed via the extension module from the superordinate network.  To… Read More

Configuring basic firewall settings 

Configuring basic firewall settings   For basic firewall configuration information, refer to the Firewall WBM topic in the main PLCnext Technology ‑ Info Center. 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… Read More

Activating DataLogger

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 the URL… Read More