IT security of the environment

For drive and control components that are integrated in a network (e.g. fieldbus, Wi-Fi, or Ethernet network), settings can even be made from more remote locations. This entails the danger of a parameter change that is not visible externally resulting in unexpected, but not uncontrolled system behavior, which in turn may impact negatively on operational safety and reliability, system availability, or data security.

Observe the following:

  • The IT security of the product is only guaranteed when used in an environment secured by defense-in-depth strategies.
  • Particularly in networked systems based on Wi‑Fi or Ethernet and at engineering interfaces, ensure that unauthorized access is prevented. Using IT‑specific security standards, such as network segmentation, adds to the security of the ports.
    • For information on the communication interfaces of the device, refer to this documentation.
    • In particular, refer to chapter Ports and services regarding the provided services of the communication interfaces.
  • Ensure that clear responsibility for security is guaranteed during operation. SEW‑EURODRIVE recommends an IT security management system in accordance with ISO/IEC 27001 and ISO/IEC 62443‑2‑4.