Honeywell Fusion4 MSC-L User Manual

System Description - Security Guidelines
Fusion4 MSC-L Part No.: 4418309_Rev09
3- 66 Installation & Operation Manual
Honeywell
3.11 Security Guidelines
This section provides security guidelines for Fusion4 MSC-L/MSC-A.
3.11.1 Device Security Recommendations
Following are recommendations to prevent malicious users from
accessing the device and its data
 Change the default password on first use and ensure that the user
passwords are changed periodically and maintained securely
 Restrict unauthorize persons near the loading bay area
 Use earth connection Interlock so that loading cannot be initiated
without driver physically present
3.11.2 Network and security control Recommendations
The MSC-L provides TCP/IP communication with TAS/Fusion 4 Portal
over Ethernet 1 and Ethernet 2 ports to support remote loading and
sharing of information. The device support only server mode for TCP/IP
communication and only single socket on either Ethernet ports.
Following are recommendations to prevent malicious users from
accessing the device and its data over the communications network
 Deploy MSC-L/MSC-A and Remote Host application under secured
and physically restricted network within local network
 Restrict physical access to the device and other devices in the same
network
 Physically secure the connection between the device and host
 Use a firewall for the business network to process control/monitor
network interface to restrict access from the business network to
process control network.
 Close all unused TCP and UDP communication ports on system
hosting host application
 Set the minimum required level of privilege for all accounts and
enforce a password policy on all systems.
 Restrict usage of unauthorized removable media
 Prevent the use of unauthorized laptops on the process control
network
 Ensure that your virus protection and Operating system security hot
fixes are up to date on all systems.
 Do not connect MSC-L to the public network. Any external
connections shall be secured by setting up VPN.
3.11.3 How to report a security vulnerability
For the purpose of submission, a security vulnerability is defined as a
software defect or weakness that can be exploited to reduce the

Honeywell Fusion4 MSC-L Specifications

General

Brand	Honeywell
Model	Fusion4 MSC-L
Category	Desktop
Language	English