Secure by default: 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. Read More
Secure by default: 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 (WBM2): Open a web browser… Read More
Secure by default: Configuring PLCnext Store PLCnext Store and NTP server A connection to the PLCnext Store can only be established with the current time. In the security context, you can only establish a reliable connection to the PLCnext Store if an NTP server is available. See also Configuring the system time in… Read More
Secure by default: 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… Read More
Secure by default: Installing apps Installing apps can compromise security Before installing an app, you must perform a risk 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 following… Read More
Secure by default: System services 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… Read More
Secure by default: 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. Read More
Secure by default: 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. Read More
Secure by default: Configuring PLCnext Engineer For information on how to use PLCnext Engineer or how to create a project, refer to the Getting started with PLCnext Engineer topic in the main PLCnext Technology ‑ Info Center. Open PLCnext Engineer. Open the project that you want to transfer to the PLCnext Control. Note: You may need to assign the correct… Read More
Secure by default: Configuring software updates Firmware updates via WBM Note: Only users with the Admin or SecurityEngineer role have access to the Update page in the WBM. Please note the information on updates in the main PLCnext Technology ‑ Info Center. Log in to the WBM. Return… Read More
