SCALANCE SC-600
Operating Instructions, 10/2021, C79000-G8976-C453-04
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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 which 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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