Configuring OPC UA Server The OPC UA Server is activated by default. Note: If you do not use the software update via Device and Update Management, you must deactivate the OPC UA server. You have to make some settings in the OPC UA Client. Your… Read More
Security logging 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
Activating OPC UA® Client To activate OPC UA® Client, proceed as follows: 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… Read More
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, enter the… Read More
Checking project integrity Integrity check Libraries and projects in PLCnext Engineer are hashed. The hashes assigned with PLCnext Engineer are checked by PLCnext Control. This way you can verify that data is not modified, tampered with, or corrupted. When creating the project in PLCnext Engineer, a manifest file with hashes is generated. Before the project… Read More
PLCnext Technology security hardening To use PLCnext Technology as an IEC 62443-4-1/4-2 certified component, the activation of the Security Profile is mandatory. In addition, the automation system design must fit the security context and the generic use cases described in this PLCnext Technology ‑ Security Info Center. With activated Security Profile PLCnext Technology supports the following functions:… Read More
Periodic security maintenance activities You must check regularly: user roles and permissions password complexity rules and password changes firewall settings all security-related settings the product download area for firmware updates the PSIRT webpage for known security vulnerabilities Security functionality verification… Read More
Use cases and security context PLCnext Technology is supporting different security use cases: Openness is the leading approach, security is not a leading requirement: Industrial Security application note (AH EN INDUSTRIAL SECURITY) must be considered Security is an overall system design requirement, and is ensued by the system… Read More
Example: Secured OPC UA Communication On the ‘Security’ page of the ‘OPC UA’ PLANT tree node, you can specify settings regarding certificates and authentication which must be performed successfully in order to establish a secure connection between OPC UA clients and the OPC UA server. Furthermore, you can… Read More
PLCnext environmental requirements Operating a PLCnext Control in a security context includes the following steps regarding environmental requirements: Configuring PLCnext Engineer Checking project integrity Configuring extended firewall settings Configuring the system time Configuring central logging Activating OPC UA Server Activating OPC UA Client Activating HMI Activating… Read More
