SOFTNET Security Client производства Siemens

The security modules of the SCALANCE S family are provided specially for use in automation, yet connect seamlessly with the security structures of the office and IT world. They offer security and meet the specific requirements of automation systems, such as easy upgrades of existing systems, simple installation and minimal downtimes in the event of a fault.

Depending on the respective security needs, various different security measures can be combined with one another. The SOFTNET Security Client allows programming devices, PCs and notebook computers access to protected network nodes or automation systems thanks to devices with SCALANCE S functionality (e.g.SCALANCE S, CP 1628¹⁾, CP 343-1 Advanced¹⁾).

Secure VPN communication between SCALANCE S, SOFTNET Security Client and components with Security Integrated (CP 343-1 Advanced, CP 443-1 Advanced, CP 1628 and SCALANCE M875)¹⁾

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• Avoidance of system failures through exclusive access using approved programming devices or notebooks to automation devices or complete automation cells
• High flexibility when used on mobile PCs as no hardware is required for safeguarding the communication
• Standardized configuration and integrated security concept for the automation system using SCALANCE S and the SOFTNET Security Client without the need for specialized IT knowledge
• Protection of data transmission against spying and spoofing by means of certified standards.7
• Considerable savings when used as remote control solution together with SCALANCE S compared to expensive service calls

Authentication

All incoming data traffic is monitored and checked. As IP addresses can be falsified (IP spoofing), checking the IP address (of the client access) is not sufficient. In addition, Client PCs may have changing IP addresses. For this reason the authentication is performed by means of tried and tested VPN mechanisms.

Data encryption

Secure encryption is necessary to protect data communication from espionage and manipulation. This means that the data traffic remains incomprehensible to any eavesdropper in the network. To this end, the SOFTNET Security Client sets up VPN tunnels based on IPSec to other SCALANCE S security modules.

Performance data

System requirements (please note the descriptions under "Ordering data"):
Windows 7 Professional or Ultimate 32/64-bit
Windows XP Professional (32-bit) + SP3

Configuration

Using the associated configuration tool it is possible to handle setup and administration of security rules even without special IT knowledge. In the simplest case, only the SCALANCE S modules or SOFTNET security clients that are to communicate with one another are set up and configured. As soon as the SOFTNET Security Client knows the programmable controllers to be accessed, communication can be established.