Use Write And Know-How Protection - Siemens SINAMICS Configuration Manual

Security measures for SINAMICS
5.9 SINAMICS Drive Control Chart (DCC)
Protecting backup files in the Windows file system
If you create backup files of charts or projects with Windows tools, also protect them with
Windows tools against unauthorized access using secure passwords.
Note the information on SINAMICS and on the engineering systems
Also note the Industrial Security information for SINAMICS drives and engineering systems
with which SINAMICS drives are commissioned. Particularly the information on network
security is important. For more information, refer to the section titled "Network security
(Page 21)".
5.9.1

Use write and know-how protection

Prevent unauthorized changes by means of know-how protection
Danger to life through manipulation of DCC charts and DCC libraries
The use of unprotected DCCs and DCC libraries entails a higher risk of manipulation of DCCs,
DCC libraries and backup files.
● Protect important DCC charts and DCC libraries by using know-how protection
● For know-how protection programs and the know-how protection of drive units, use
● Make sure that only authorized personnel can access the passwords.
● Protect the backup files on your file system using a write protection.
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programs or via the know-how protection for drive units in the SCOUT/STARTER. You
can prevent manipulation by assigning a strong password.
passwords which include at least eight characters, upper and lower cases, numbers and
special characters.
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