Configuration
4.1 Security recommendations
SIMATIC CC7
48 Operating Instructions, 10/2019, C79000-G8976-C503-02
● Make sure that all passwords are protected and inaccessible to unauthorized personnel.
● Do not use one password for different users and systems.
Protocols
Secure and non-secure protocols
● Only activate protocols that you require to use the system.
● Use secure protocols when access to the device is not prevented by physical protection
measures.
– The NTP protocol provides a secure alternative with NTP (secure).
– Access to the Web server is only possible with HTTPS.
Server ports
The following table provides you with an overview of the open ports on this device.
●
Protocol / function
Protocols that the device supports.
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Port number (protocol)
Port number assigned to the protocol.
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Default of the port
– Open
The port is open at the start of the configuration.
– Closed
The port is closed at the start of the configuration.
●
Port status
– Open
The port is always open and cannot be closed.
– Open after configuration
The port is open if it has been configured.
●
Authentication
Specifies whether or not the protocol authenticates the communications partner during
access.
Table 4- 1 Server ports
4840 (or individually
configured) (TCP)
Open when the server
is enabled.
Open after configuration
(server)
Yes, when security is
enabled.