Hardening OT Devices

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Always refer to the device-specific user manual and manufacturer's guidelines for detailed instructions on enabling logging, changing default credentials, and disabling unneeded services. Before making any changes, ensure you have the necessary permissions, follow the manufacturer's guidelines, and test the changes in a controlled environment to avoid disrupting critical operations.

Here is a short list of manufacturers and manuals to get started in changing logging, credentials, and services, as well as updating firmware and using software.

Look for chapters called System Configuration, Security, Diagnostics, Troubleshooting, Firmware Update

Siemens

• Previous Names: Siemens & Halske, Siemens AG
• Known for: SIMATIC, S7-300, S7-400, S7-1200, S7-1500
• Software: TIA Portal (formerly STEP 7, WinCC)
• Previous Software Names: STEP 7-Micro, STEP 7-Professional, WinCC-Flexible
• Main Manual:
  • SIMATIC S7-300: SIMATIC S7-300 System Manual
  • SIMATIC S7-400: SIMATIC S7-400 System Manual
  • SIMATIC S7-1200: SIMATIC S7-1200 System Manual
  • SIMATIC S7-1500: SIMATIC S7-1500 System Manual
• Security Manual:
  • SIMATIC Security Guidelines
  • SIMATIC S7-300 Security Manual
  • SIMATIC S7-400 Security Manual
  • TIA Portal Security Guidelines
• Firmware Update Manual:
  • SIMATIC S7-300 Firmware Update Manual
  • SIMATIC S7-400 Firmware Update Manual
  • SIMATIC S7-1200 Firmware Update Manual
  • SIMATIC S7-1500 Firmware Update Manual
• Software User Guide:
  • TIA Portal User Guide
  • STEP 7 User Guide
  • WinCC User Guide

Rockwell Automation

• Previous Names: Allen-Bradley, Rockwell International
• Known for: ControlLogix, CompactLogix, MicroLogix, RSLogix
• Software: Studio 5000 (formerly RSLogix 5000, RSLogix 5)
• Previous Software Names: RSLogix 500, RSLogix Micro, RSView
• Main Manual:
  • ControlLogix: ControlLogix System User Manual
  • MicroLogix: MicroLogix System User Manual
• Security Manual:
  • Rockwell Automation Security Guidelines
  • ControlLogix Security Manual
  • Studio 5000 Security Guidelines
• Firmware Update Manual:
  • ControlLogix Firmware Update Manual
  • MicroLogix Firmware Update Manual
• Software User Guide:
  • Studio 5000 User Guide
  • RSLogix 5000 User Guide
  • RSLogix 5 User Guide

Schneider Electric

• Previous Names: Square D, Telemecanique, Modicon
• Known for: Modicon M340, Modicon M580, Unity Pro
• Software: EcoStruxure Control Expert (formerly Unity Pro, Concept)
• Previous Software Names: ProWORX, Modsoft, PL7
• Main Manual:
  • Modicon M340: Modicon M340 System Manual
  • Modicon M580: Modicon M580 System Manual
• Security Manual:
  • Schneider Electric Security Guidelines
  • Modicon M340 Security Manual
  • Modicon M580 Security Manual
  • EcoStruxure Control Expert Security Guidelines
• Firmware Update Manual:
  • Modicon M340 Firmware Update Manual
  • Modicon M580 Firmware Update Manual
• Software User Guide:
  • EcoStruxure Control Expert User Guide
  • Unity Pro User Guide
  • Concept User Guide

GE Digital

• Previous Names: GE Intelligent Platforms, GE Fanuc
• Known for: PACSystems RX3i, PACSystems RX7i, Proficy Machine Edition
• Software: Proficy Machine Edition (formerly CIMPLICITY, iFIX)
• Previous Software Names: FIX, CIMPLICITY HMI, Proficy HMI/SCADA
• Main Manual:
  • PACSystems RX3i: PACSystems RX3i System Manual
  • PACSystems RX7i: PACSystems RX7i System Manual
• Security Manual:
  • GE Digital Security Guidelines
  • PACSystems RX3i Security Manual
  • PACSystems RX7i Security Manual
  • Proficy Machine Edition Security Guidelines
• Firmware Update Manual:
  • PACSystems RX3i Firmware Update Manual
  • PACSystems RX7i Firmware Update Manual
• Software User Guide:
  • Proficy Machine Edition User Guide
  • CIMPLICITY User Guide
  • iFIX User Guide

ABB

• Previous Names: Asea Brown Boveri, ABB Automation
• Known for: System 800xA, AC800M, Freelance
• Software: System 800xA (formerly Industrial IT, Advant)
• Previous Software Names: Master, Advant Station, Freelance 2000
• Main Manual:
  • System 800xA: System 800xA System Manual
  • AC800M: AC800M System Manual
• Security Manual:
  • ABB Security Guidelines
  • System 800xA Security Manual
  • AC800M Security Manual
• Firmware Update Manual:
  • System 800xA Firmware Update Manual
  • AC800M Firmware Update Manual
• Software User Guide:
  • System 800xA User Guide
  • Industrial IT User Guide
  • Advant User Guide

Emerson Electric

• Previous Names: Emerson Process Management, Fisher-Rosemount
• Known for: DeltaV, Ovation, AMS Device Manager
• Software: DeltaV (formerly PROVOX, RS3)
• Previous Software Names: PROVOX Plus, RS3-Batch, DeltaV Simulate
• Main Manual:
  • DeltaV: DeltaV System Manual
  • Ovation: Ovation System Manual
• Security Manual:
  • Emerson Electric Security Guidelines
  • DeltaV Security Manual
  • Ovation Security Manual
  • AMS Device Manager Security Guidelines
• Firmware Update Manual:
  • DeltaV Firmware Update Manual
  • Ovation Firmware Update Manual
• Software User Guide:
  • DeltaV User Guide
  • PROVOX User Guide
  • RS3 User Guide

Honeywell International

• Previous Names: Honeywell Inc., Honeywell Process Solutions
• Known for: Experion PKS, C300, UniSim
• Software: Experion PKS (formerly TDC 3000, TPS)
• Previous Software Names: TDC 2000, TPS-Plus, Experion R400
• Main Manual:
  • Experion PKS: Experion PKS System Manual
  • C300: C300 System Manual
• Security Manual:
  • Honeywell International Security Guidelines
  • Experion PKS Security Manual
  • C300 Security Manual
  • UniSim Security Guidelines
• Firmware Update Manual:
  • Experion PKS Firmware Update Manual
  • C300 Firmware Update Manual
• Software User Guide:
  • Experion PKS User Guide
  • TDC 3000 User Guide
  • TPS User Guide

Mitsubishi Electric

• Previous Names: Mitsubishi Denki
• Known for: MELSEC, Q Series, L Series
• Software: GX Works2 (formerly GX Developer, MEDOC)
• Previous Software Names: MEDOC-Plus, GX Simulator, MELSEC-NET
• Main Manual:
  • MELSEC Q Series: MELSEC Q Series System Manual
  • MELSEC L Series: MELSEC L Series System Manual
• Security Manual:
  • Mitsubishi Electric Security Guidelines
  • MELSEC Q Series Security Manual
  • MELSEC L Series Security Manual
  • GX Works2 Security Guidelines
• Firmware Update Manual:
  • MELSEC Q Series Firmware Update Manual
  • MELSEC L Series Firmware Update Manual
• Software User Guide:
  • GX Works2 User Guide
  • GX Developer User Guide
  • MEDOC User Guide

Omron

• Previous Names: Omron Tateisi Electronics
• Known for: CJ Series, CS Series, NJ Series
• Software: CX-One (formerly CX-Programmer, CX-Designer)
• Previous Software Names: CX-Programmer-Plus, CX-Designer-Plus, Omron PLC Editor
• Main Manual:
  • CJ Series: CJ Series System Manual
  • CS Series: CS Series System Manual
• Security Manual:
  • Omron Security Guidelines
  • CJ Series Security Manual
  • CS Series Security Manual
  • CX-One Security Guidelines
• Firmware Update Manual:
  • CJ Series Firmware Update Manual
  • CS Series Firmware Update Manual
• Software User Guide:
  • CX-One User Guide
  • CX-Programmer User Guide
  • CX-Designer User Guide

Yokogawa Electric

• Previous Names: Yokogawa Hokushin Electric Works
• Known for: CENTUM, ProSafe-RS, FAST/TOOLS
• Software: CENTUM VP (formerly CENTUM CS, CENTUM XL)
• Previous Software Names: CENTUM-Plus, ProSafe-RS-Plus, FAST/TOOLS-Plus
• Main Manual:
  • CENTUM VP: CENTUM VP System Manual
• Security Manual:
  • Yokogawa Electric Security Guidelines
  • CENTUM VP Security Manual
  • ProSafe-RS Security Manual
  • FAST/TOOLS Security Guidelines
• Firmware Update Manual:
  • CENTUM VP Firmware Update Manual
  • ProSafe-RS Firmware Update Manual
• Software User Guide:
  • CENTUM VP User Guide
  • CENTUM CS User Guide
  • CENTUM XL User Guide

Bosch Rexroth

• Previous Names: Rexroth, Bosch Automation
• Known for: IndraControl, IndraDrive, IndraMotion
• Software: IndraWorks (formerly Rexroth IndraWorks)
• Previous Software Names: Rexroth IndraWorks, Bosch Automation Studio
• Main Manual:
  • IndraControl: IndraControl System Manual
  • IndraDrive: IndraDrive System Manual
• Security Manual:
  • Bosch Rexroth Security Guidelines
  • IndraControl Security Manual
  • IndraDrive Security Manual
• Firmware Update Manual:
  • IndraControl Firmware Update Manual
  • IndraDrive Firmware Update Manual
• Software User Guide:
  • IndraWorks User Guide
  • Rexroth IndraWorks User Guide

Eaton

• Previous Names: Cutler-Hammer, Eaton Electrical
• Known for: Power Xpert, Control Xpert, SCADA Xpert
• Software: Power Xpert Software (formerly Cutler-Hammer Power Xpert)
• Previous Software Names: Cutler-Hammer Power Xpert, Eaton Electrical Software
• Main Manual:
  • Power Xpert: Power Xpert System Manual
  • Control Xpert: Control Xpert System Manual
• Security Manual:
  • Eaton Security Guidelines
  • Power Xpert Security Manual
  • Control Xpert Security Manual
• Firmware Update Manual:
  • Power Xpert Firmware Update Manual
  • Control Xpert Firmware Update Manual
• Software User Guide:
  • Power Xpert User Guide
  • Cutler-Hammer Power Xpert User Guide

Fuji Electric

• Previous Names: Fuji Electric Co., Ltd.
• Known for: MICREX, FRENIC, V-Server
• Software: MICREX Software (formerly Fuji Electric MICREX)
• Previous Software Names: Fuji Electric MICREX, FRENIC Software
• Main Manual:
  • MICREX: MICREX System Manual
  • FRENIC: FRENIC System Manual
• Security Manual:
  • Fuji Electric Security Guidelines
  • MICREX Security Manual
  • FRENIC Security Manual
• Firmware Update Manual:
  • MICREX Firmware Update Manual
  • FRENIC Firmware Update Manual
• Software User Guide:
  • MICREX User Guide
  • Fuji Electric MICREX User Guide

Hitachi

• Previous Names: Hitachi, Ltd.
• Known for: Hi-Rel, Pro-Rel, Micro-Rel
• Software: Hi-Rel Software (formerly Hitachi Hi-Rel)
• Previous Software Names: Hitachi Hi-Rel, Pro-Rel Software
• Main Manual:
  • Hi-Rel: Hi-Rel System Manual
  • Pro-Rel: Pro-Rel System Manual
• Security Manual:
  • Hitachi Security Guidelines
  • Hi-Rel Security Manual
  • Pro-Rel Security Manual
• Firmware Update Manual:
  • Hi-Rel Firmware Update Manual
  • Pro-Rel Firmware Update Manual
• Software User Guide:
  • Hi-Rel User Guide
  • Hitachi Hi-Rel User Guide

Keyence

• Previous Names: Keyence Corporation
• Known for: KV Series, KJ Series, KV Nano
• Software: KV Studio (formerly Keyence KV Studio)
• Previous Software Names: Keyence KV Studio, KJ Series Software
• Main Manual:
  • KV Series: KV Series System Manual
  • KJ Series: KJ Series System Manual
• Security Manual:
  • Keyence Security Guidelines
  • KV Series Security Manual
  • KJ Series Security Manual
• Firmware Update Manual:
  • KV Series Firmware Update Manual
  • KJ Series Firmware Update Manual
• Software User Guide:
  • KV Studio User Guide
  • Keyence KV Studio User Guide

Koyo Electronics

• Previous Names: Koyo Electronics Co., Ltd.
• Known for: DirectLogic, Click, Do-more
• Software: DirectSOFT (formerly Koyo DirectSOFT)
• Previous Software Names: Koyo DirectSOFT, Click Software
• Main Manual:
  • DirectLogic: DirectLogic System Manual
  • Click: Click System Manual
• Security Manual:
  • Koyo Electronics Security Guidelines
  • DirectLogic Security Manual
  • Click Security Manual
• Firmware Update Manual:
  • DirectLogic Firmware Update Manual
  • Click Firmware Update Manual
• Software User Guide:
  • DirectSOFT User Guide
  • Koyo DirectSOFT User Guide

LSIS

• Previous Names: LS Industrial Systems Co., Ltd.
• Known for: XGB, XGI, XGR
• Software: LSIS Software (formerly LS Industrial Systems Software)
• Previous Software Names: LS Industrial Systems Software, XGB Software
• Main Manual:
  • XGB: XGB System Manual
  • XGI: XGI System Manual
• Security Manual:
  • LSIS Security Guidelines
  • XGB Security Manual
  • XGI Security Manual
• Firmware Update Manual:
  • XGB Firmware Update Manual
  • XGI Firmware Update Manual
• Software User Guide:
  • LSIS Software User Guide
  • LS Industrial Systems Software User Guide

Phoenix Contact

• Previous Names: Phoenix Contact GmbH & Co. KG
• Known for: ILC, PLCnext, PC Worx
• Software: PC Worx (formerly Phoenix Contact PC Worx)
• Previous Software Names: Phoenix Contact PC Worx, ILC Software
• Main Manual:
  • ILC: ILC System Manual
  • PLCnext: PLCnext System Manual
• Security Manual:
  • Phoenix Contact Security Guidelines
  • ILC Security Manual
  • PLCnext Security Manual
• Firmware Update Manual:
  • ILC Firmware Update Manual
  • PLCnext Firmware Update Manual
• Software User Guide:
  • PC Worx User Guide
  • Phoenix Contact PC Worx User Guide

Pilz

• Previous Names: Pilz GmbH & Co. KG
• Known for: PNOZ, PSS, PAS
• Software: PAS Software (formerly Pilz PAS Software)
• Previous Software Names: Pilz PAS Software, PNOZ Software
• Main Manual:
  • PNOZ: PNOZ System Manual
  • PSS: PSS System Manual
• Security Manual:
  • Pilz Security Guidelines
  • PNOZ Security Manual
  • PSS Security Manual
• Firmware Update Manual:
  • PNOZ Firmware Update Manual
  • PSS Firmware Update Manual
• Software User Guide:
  • PAS Software User Guide
  • Pilz PAS Software User Guide

Turck

• Previous Names: Turck GmbH & Co. KG
• Known for: TBEN, TXI, TXO
• Software: Turck Software (formerly Turck TXI Software)
• Previous Software Names: Turck TXI Software, TBEN Software
• Main Manual:
  • TBEN: TBEN System Manual
  • TXI: TXI System Manual
• Security Manual:
  • Turck Security Guidelines
  • TBEN Security Manual
  • TXI Security Manual
• Firmware Update Manual:
  • TBEN Firmware Update Manual
  • TXI Firmware Update Manual
• Software User Guide:
  • Turck Software User Guide
  • Turck TXI Software User Guide