Special functions of the CPU 410
9.3 Security event logging
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9.3
Security event logging
Security events
The CPU 410 supports security events according to IEC 62443-3-3. The security events can
be sent from the CPU in syslog frames to up to four external SIEM servers (Security
Information and Event Management). If an external SIEM server can be accessed, the CPU
410 stores up to 3200 events in the work memory. If more than 3200 security events occur,
the oldest events are overwritten.
You can store security events as a text file using Simatic Manager -> PLC -> Save Security
Events.
Parameter description
The entries in the saved text file are structured as follows:
CEF parameter
Key name
Meaning
CEF
CEF
0
Manufacturer
Siemens AG
Device
e.g.: CPU 410-5H
Version
e.g.: V8.2.0
Event ID
Corresponds to Security Event ID (see below)
Event
Security Event
(textual name of the signature ID)
Priority
1: Alarm (A)
This situation requires immediate action.
3: Error (E)
Correctable error in general.
5: Note (N)
A situation has occurred that could require targeted action.
6: Information (I)
Message during runtime
Protection level
protlevel
Set protection level 0 or 1 to 3, CPU-specific
Start time
start
Time stamp for occurrence of the event
Format: MMM dd yyyy HH:mm:ss.SSS
Operating mode (optional)
opmod
Operating mode of the CPU (e.g. STOP)
Reason
(optional)
reason
Byte-encoded origin of the event