eXtended Automation Runtime (XAR)

Unauthorized access via ADS or Secure ADS.

Countermeasures

Description

Technical

Use Secure ADS (see: Secure ADS):

  • Open only for defined remote stations
  • Firewall restriction
  • Static routes
  • Secure remote stations against manipulation

Organizational

  • Replace accesses via Secure ADS with accesses via OPC UA.
Influencing the real time via ADS / Secure ADS.

Countermeasures

Description

Technical

Use Secure ADS (see: Secure ADS):

  • Open only for defined remote stations
  • Firewall restriction
  • Static routes
  • Secure remote stations against manipulation

Organizational

  • Replace accesses via Secure ADS with accesses via OPC UA.