Safety notes
1.2 Industrial security
SINAMICS PCS simulation model
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Operating Instructions, 10/2020, A5E50173895A
1.2
Industrial security
Siemens provides products and solutions with Industrial Security functions that support the
secure operation of plants, systems, machines and networks.
In order to protect plants, systems, machines and networks against cyber threats, it is
necessary to implement – and continuously maintain – a holistic, state-of-the-art industrial
security concept. Siemens products and solutions form part of such a concept.
Customers are responsible for preventing unauthorized access to their plants, systems,
machines and networks. Such systems, machines and components should only be connected
to an enterprise network or the Internet if and to the extent such a connection is necessary
and only when appropriate security measures (e.g. using firewalls and/or network
segmentation) are in place.
For additional information on Industrial Security measures that can be implemented, please
visit:
Industrial Security (
http://www.siemens.com/industrialsecurity
Siemens’ products and solutions undergo continuous development to make them more
secure. Siemens expressly recommends that product updates be applied as soon as they
become available, and that only the latest product versions be used. Use of product versions
that are no longer supported, and failure to apply latest updates may increase customer’s
exposure to cyber threats.
To stay informed about product updates, subscribe to the Siemens Industrial Security RSS
Feed at:
Siemens Industrial Security RSS feed
https://new.siemens.com/global/en/products/services/cert.html#Subscriptions
Additional information is provided on the Internet:
Industrial security Configuration Manual
https://support.industry.siemens.com/cs/ww/en/view/108862708
WARNING
Unsafe operating states resulting from manipulation of the software or scripts
Software manipulations, e.g. viruses, Trojans, or worms, can cause unsafe operating states
in your system that may lead to death, serious injury, and property damage.
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Keep the software up to date.
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Incorporate the automation and drive components into a holistic, state-of-the-art
industrial security concept for the installation or machine.
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Make sure that you include all installed products into the integrated industrial security
concept.
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Protect files stored on exchangeable storage media from malicious software by applying
suitable protection measures, e.g. virus scanners.
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Carefully check all security-related settings once commissioning has been completed.
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Only use software or: scripts from dependable and trustworthy sources:
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Siemens Industry Online Service
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Data storage media provided (e.g. documentation DVD)
