IT security of the environment

For drive and control components that are integrated in a network (e.g. fieldbus or Ethernet network), settings can even be made from more remote locations. There is a risk that a change of parameters that cannot be detected externally may result in unexpected, but not uncontrolled, system behavior and may have a negative impact on operational safety, system availability, or data security.

Ensure that unauthorized access is prevented, particularly with respect to Ethernet-based networked systems and engineering interfaces. Using IT‑specific security standards, such as network segmentation, adds to the protection of access to the ports. A port overview and an overview of the provided services of the communication interfaces can be found in the documentation of the software. The IT security of the product is only guaranteed when used in an environment secured by defense-in-depth strategies.

Ensure that clear responsibility for security is ensured during operation. SEW‑EURODRIVE recommends an IT security management system in accordance with ISO/IEC 27001 and ISO/IEC 62443‑2‑4.