Security For S7-Plcsim Advanced - Siemens Simatic S7-1500 Function Manual

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2.3 Security for S7-PLCSIM Advanced

2.3 Security for S7-PLCSIM Advanced
Restrictions for security
Note the following restrictions when using PLCSIM Advanced:
Authentication
● The user interfaces (API) do not have options for authentication and authorization. There
is no protection using user accounts and passwords.
● The Runtime Manager communication is not protected by authentication.
Communication
● The multi-computer simulation communication is not encrypted.
● A TCP/IP port is opened on the PC for cross-network communication.
● The installed WinPcap component provides access to TCP/IP network communication.
Note
For cross-computer communication, it is recommended to use a closed simulation network
that is not connected to a production network.
Know-how protection
Note
If know-how-protected blocks for the simulation support are enabled, the know-how
protection is limited.
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