Patch Management And Security Updates - Siemens SINUMERIK 840DE sl Commissioning Manual

Installing and configuring updates and automation software

5.2 Patch management and security updates

5.2 Patch management and security updates
Overview
Microsoft regularly eliminates security holes in Windows and makes these corrections available
on its "Windows Update" website.
As a solution for managing and making Windows updates available in a network, Microsoft
offers the component Windows Server Update Services (WSUS).
Microsoft TechNet - Windows Server Update Services
wsus/default.aspx)
Industrial security
You will find information about network security for an automation system and a comprehensive
protection concept under Industrial Security on the SIEMENS website:
SIEMENS Industrial Security
security/)
SINUMERIK-specific information about Industrial Security can also be found in the following
documents:
SINUMERIK/SIMOTION/SINAMICS Configuration Manual Industrial Security
support.industry.siemens.com/cs/document/108862708?lc=en-WW)
Compatibility with automation software
Information about compatibility of a Windows update with specific application software of
SIEMENS may possibly be available on the product pages of the application software in
question in the Service&Support portal:
SIEMENS Industry Service & Support Portal (https://support.industry.siemens.com/)
Generally, it is recommended that you check the compatibility of updates in a dedicated project
test environment before installing it in a productive environment.
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