SCALANCE SC-600 Web Based Management (WBM)
Configuration Manual, 10/2021, C79000-G8976-C475-03
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Security recommendations
To prevent unauthorized access to the device and/or network, observe the following
security recommendations.
General
• You should make regular checks to make sure that the device meets the following
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.
Link: (https://www.industry.siemens.com/topics/global/en/industrial-
security/Seiten/default.aspx)
• Check regularly for security updates of the products and use them.
• Check the user documentation of other Siemens products that are used together with
the device for additional security recommendations.
• Check regularly for news on the Siemens Internet pages.
– You can find information on Industrial Security here:
Link: (http://www.siemens.com/industrialsecurity)
– You can find information on security in industrial communication here:
Link: (http://w3.siemens.com/mcms/industrial-communication/de/ie/industrial-
ethernet-security/Seiten/industrial-security.aspx)
• Keep the software up to date. Always use the latest software version of the device.
Information regarding product news and new software versions is available at the
following address:
Link: (https://support.industry.siemens.com/cs/ww/en/ps/15327/pm)
Authentication
- Risk of data loss
Do not lose the passwords for the device. Access to the device can only be restored by
resetting the device to factory settings w
hich completely removes all configuration data.
• Replace the default passwords for all user accounts, access modes and applications
(if applicable) before you use the device.
• Define rules for the assignment of passwords.
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