Security disclaimer 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 constitute one element 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. firewalls and/or network segmentation) are in place.For additional information on industrial security measures that may be implemented, please visit https://www.siemens.com/industrialsecurity.Siemens’ products and solutions undergo continuous development to make them more secure. Siemens strongly recommends that product updates are applied as soon as they are available and that the latest product versions are used. Use of product versions that are no longer supported, and failure to apply the latest updates may increase customer’s exposure to cyber threats. To stay informed about product updates, subscribe to the Siemens Security Advisories under:https://new.siemens.com/global/en/products/services/cert.html#SecurityPublications
This White Paper provides an overview of the subject of Cybersecurity for Industry. It describes the threats and hazards to which industrial automation systems and production plants are exposed and introduces best practice concepts for minimizing these risks and instituting a level of protection that is acceptable on economic as well as security grounds. It also covers the need to face the increasing threats, due to the trends of the digitalization, like universal connectivity and valuable large amounts of data, which make cyber attacks easier and more likely. Further information about Cybersecurity for Industry at Siemens can be found here:siemens.com/cybersecurity-industry
