Cybersecurity Hardening Guidelines

Description

Although PolyScope includes many features for keeping the network connection secure, you can harden security by observing to following guidelines:

  • Before connecting your robot to any network, always change the default password to a strong password.

    • You cannot retrieve or reset a forgotten or lost password.

    • Store all passwords securely.

  • Use the built-in settings to restrict the network access to the robot as much as possible.

  • Some communication interfaces have no method of authenticating and encrypting communication. This is a security risk. Consider appropriate mitigating measures, based on your cybersecurity threat assessment.

  • SSH tunneling (Local port forwarding) must be used to access robot interfaces from other devices if the connection crosses the trust zone boundary.

  • Remove sensitive data from the robot before it is decommissioned. Pay particular attention to the URCaps and data in the program folder.

    • To ensure secure removal of highly sensitive data, securely wipe or destroy the SD card.

 

For information about setting an admin password and local port forwarding, see the Hamburger Menu.

 

You can also read Secure Setup on www.universal-robots.com/articles