1.3 Industrial securityNoteIndustrial securitySiemens provides products and solutions with industrial security functions that support thesecure operation of plants, systems, machines and networks.In order to protect plants, systems, machines and networks against cyber threats, it isnecessary to implement – and continuously maintain – a holistic, state-of-the-art industrialsecurity concept. Products and solutions from Siemens constitute one element of such aconcept.Customers are responsible for preventing unauthorized access to their plants, systems,machines and networks. Such systems, machines and components should only be connectedto an enterprise network or the Internet if and to the extent such a connection is necessary andonly 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, pleasevisit:Industrial security (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 becomeavailable, and that only the latest product versions are used. Use of product versions that areno longer supported, and failure to apply the latest updates may increase customer’s exposureto cyber threats.To stay informed about product updates, subscribe to the Siemens Industrial Security RSSFeed at:Industrial security (https://www.siemens.com/industrialsecurity)Further information is provided on the Internet:Industrial Security Configuration Manual (https://support.industry.siemens.com/cs/ww/en/view/108862708)Fundamental safety instructions1.3 Industrial securityTransformations16 Function Manual, 06/2019, A5E47435470B AA
