5.2 Patch management and security updates
Overview
Microsoft regularly eliminates security holes in Windows and makes these corrections available
on its "Windows Update" website.
As a solution for managing and making Windows updates available in a network, Microsoft
offers the component Windows Server Update Services (WSUS).
Microsoft TechNet - Windows Server Update Services (
http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/
wsus/default.aspx)
Industrial security
You will find information about network security for an automation system and a comprehensive
protection concept under Industrial Security on the SIEMENS website:
SIEMENS Industrial Security (http://www.industry.siemens.com/topics/global/en/industrial-
security/)
SINUMERIK-specific information about Industrial Security can also be found in the following
documents:
SINUMERIK/SIMOTION/SINAMICS Configuration Manual Industrial Security (https://
support.industry.siemens.com/cs/document/108862708?lc=en-WW)
Compatibility with automation software
Information about compatibility of a Windows update with specific application software of
SIEMENS may possibly be available on the product pages of the application software in
question in the Service&Support portal:
SIEMENS Industry Service & Support Portal (https://support.industry.siemens.com/)
Generally, it is recommended that you check the compatibility of updates in a dedicated project
test environment before installing it in a productive environment.
Installing and configuring updates and automation software
5.2 Patch management and security updates
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