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Embedded Systems, Controllers, and Field Devices
Internet of Things (IoT) and Industrie 4.0
The Internet of Things (IoT) and Industrie 4.0 are extremely hot topics at
the moment. Instructions and commands for engines, pumps, drives, or other
devices are sent sometimes via unprotected networks. The decisions about
these instructions can depend on the analysis of sensor data or commands that
are also sent via these networks, while remote maintenance and parameter
setting also occur in public networks.
OPC UA
The protocols of the open OPC UA standards support Internet-based
communication for accessing devices irrespective of their manufacturer.
One typical use case is remote maintenance. The OPC-UA standard includes
security specifications that are fulfilled by CodeMeter.
Authorized Components
The makers of machines and controllers have a vital interest in having only authorized components in
their machines. When components or software is used from different sources, such as external suppliers or
other business areas, each authorized source can be given a signature key, which is checked to verify that
the software or data has not been tampered with and comes from a trusted source.
Security-relevant tasks:
Encrypted data (confidentiality)
Data integrity
Application authentication
Access rights and user authentication
Recording of all security incidents (auditing)
System availability
Licensing
Protection against reverse engineering
Authorized replacement parts
Advantages of the Combination Product:
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Physical dimensions
Industrial-grade quality
CmSecure partition for log files
CmCdRom partition for application code
CmPrivate partition for parameters
CodeMeter integrated for all security functions