Siemens IE/PB LINK PN IO User Manual

IE/PB LINK PN IO
Operating Instructions, 11/2017, C79000-G8976-C393-02
45
Configuration and operation
4
4.1
Security recommendations
Keep to 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.
● Keep the firmware up to date. Check regularly for security updates of the firmware and
use them.
● Check regularly for new features on the Siemens Internet pages.
– Here you will find information on network security:
Link: (http://www.siemens.com/industrialsecurity)
– Here you will find information on Industrial Ethernet security:
Link: (http://w3.siemens.com/mcms/industrial-communication/en/ie/industrial-ethernet-
security/Seiten/industrial-security.aspx)
– You will find an introduction to the topic of industrial security in the following
publication:
Link:
(http://w3app.siemens.com/mcms/infocenter/dokumentencenter/sc/ic/InfocenterLangu
agePacks/Netzwerksicherheit/6ZB5530-1AP01-
0BA4_BR_Netzwerksicherheit_en_112015.pdf)
Physical access
Restrict physical access to the device to qualified personnel.
Network attachment
Do not connect the LINK directly to the Internet. If a connection from the LINK to the Internet
is required, arrange for suitable protection before the LINK, for example a SCALANCE S with
firewall.

Siemens IE/PB LINK PN IO Specifications

General

Brand	Siemens
Model	IE/PB LINK PN IO
Category	Gateway
Language	English