Security considerations
In TIA Portal V17, security standards have been implemented and Siemens recommends using security methods whenever possible. These include encryption transfer but extend beyond this to items such as OPC UA.
With a vast variety of connection protocols and interfaces available on different hardware platforms that can run the unified environment, Siemens has detailed its security considerations in a freely available document that can be downloaded from the Siemens website or via the following QR code:
Figure 14.11 – The QR code to Siemens Support for HMI security considerations
If the QR code in Figure 14.11 cannot be read, the same information can be found by searching for Security guidelines for SIMATIC unified HMI operator devices on the internet.
On the support site, there is a PDF file spanning over 40 pages that lists, in detail, all the security considerations and steps to enable these security functions. It is unlikely...
