Siemens Version: 1.2 User Manual

4. Summary 

 

 

The security module is designed for using it in an automation network in order to 

protect the network from data theft and manipulation as well as attacks from the 

external network. The reliability of the network is of first priority, the aspect of 

security follows right after. Furthermore, the device needs to be easy to configure. 

These basic assumptions are reflected in the standard settings. 

The security module performs excellent under these assumptions. The module 

provides sufficient protection for most applications, although some weaknesses 

need to be accepted because of reliability. The module is easy to install and to 

configure such that non-IT-experts can use the device. It is possible to configure 

the device for almost all demands.  

Altogether, we conclude that the security module reaches the high security targets. 

The configuration is extremely easy so that the network can be securely configured 

with a few settings. False settings are hardly ever possible. The automation branch 

requires extremely robust components so that concessions were made. On the 

other side the device allows setting up an all around secure network according to 

the current state of knowledge. A robust case rounds off the picture. 

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