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Secure by default: Generating self-signed HTTPS certificates in the WBM 

Secure by default: Generating self-signed HTTPS certificates in the WBM  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 (WBM2): Open a web browser on your computer. Read More

Secure by default: Checking the device

Secure by default: Checking the device Note: If you have installed firmware 2025.0 and activated the Security Profile in the previous firmware version, you must perform a reset 1 after the update. Log in to the WBM.  Return to topicHow do I get to the WBM again?… Read More

Secure by default: Checking the integrity state 

Secure by default: Checking the integrity state  Checking the integrity state depends on your particular PLCnext Control. Therefore, please note the information for your respective PLCnext Control.     • Published/reviewed: 2026-04-20 • Revision 022 •     … Read More

Secure by default: Configuring Netload Limiter

Secure by default: Configuring Netload Limiter You configure the Netload Limiter on the Network page (Configuration → Network) in the WBM.  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

Secure by default: Secure operation

Secure by default: Secure operation The secure operation of PLCnext Control in your specific application context requires a defined procedure. You will find all necessary steps in the following sections: Starting up: Everything you need to know when starting up your PLCnext Control in a security context.  Environmental requirements: All… Read More

Secure by default: Environmental requirements

Secure by default: Environmental requirements Operating a PLCnext Control in a security context includes the following steps regarding environmental requirements:  System services Configuring PLCnext Engineer Checking project integrity Configuring extended firewall settings Configuring the system time Configuring central logging Configuring OPC UA® Server  Activating OPC UA® Client… Read More

Secure by default: Account management

Secure by default: Account management Operating a PLCnext Control in a security context includes the following steps regarding account management: Creating users Password complexity rules Checking the validity of passwords Configuring authentication errors and sessions Configuring Active Directory Connection     • Published/reviewed: 2026-04-20 • Revision 022 • … Read More

Secure by default: OPC UA® security compliance list 

Secure by default: OPC UA® security compliance list  Note: You must always use sign & encrypt. OPC UA® Server Profile: Embedded 2017 UA Server Facets: Global Certificate Management Server Facet User Token – User Name Password Server Facet SecurityPolicy: Available as sign and as sign &… Read More

Secure by default: Checking SD card settings 

Secure by default: Checking SD card settings  For BPC 9102S and RFC 4072S  When using a BPC 9102S or RFC 4072S, the use of an external SD card is mandatory. In a security context, you must use encrypted SD cards.  Make sure that you only use an encrypted SD card.  For further information, refer to… Read More

Secure by default: Security logging 

Secure by default: 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 (WBM2): Open a web browser on your computer. In the address field,… Read More