Configuration, Program Blocks; Security Recommendations - Siemens SIMATIC NET S7-1500 Operating Instructions Manual

Configuration, program blocks

4.1

Security recommendations

Observe the following security recommendations to prevent unauthorized access to the
system.
General
• You should make regular checks to make sure that the device meets these
recommendations and other internal security guidelines if applicable.
• Evaluate your plant as a whole in terms of security. Use a cell protection concept with
suitable products.
• Do not connect the device directly to the Internet. Operate the device within a protected
network area.
• Check regularly for news on the Siemens Internet pages.
– You can find information on Industrial Security here:
– You can find a selection of documentation on the topic of network security here:
• Keep the firmware up to date. Check regularly for security updates of the firmware and
use them.
Information regarding product news and new firmware versions is available at the
following address:
Link: (https://support.industry.siemens.com/cs/ww/en/ps/15341/pm)
Physical access
Restrict physical access to the device to qualified personnel.
Network attachment
Do not connect the CM directly to the Internet. If a connection from the CM to the Internet is
required, arrange for suitable protection before the CM, for example a SCALANCE S with
firewall.
SIMATIC CM 1542-1
Operating Instructions, 04/2023, C79000-G8976-C355-05
Link: (http://www.siemens.com/industrialsecurity)
Link: (https://support.industry.siemens.com/cs/ww/en/view/92651441)
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