Malware protection¶
IE components¶
All IE components, such as the IEM and IEM Services, are developed according to Industrial Edge Secure Development principles.
Apps from the IE Hub¶
Siemens apps in the IE Ecosystem are developed according to Industrial Edge Secure Development principles and are being regularly scanned for viruses and threats.
3rd party apps distributed through the IE Ecosystem are being also regularly scanned for viruses and threats.
Sideloaded Apps¶
The IEM offers side loading capabilities. The customer is responsible to ensure that only malware free software is uploaded by this channel.
Software installation - Agents and Antivirus¶
Typically, system installations require endpoint security through software installations like antivirus software, endpoint security agents or whitelisting installation.
This is not possible in Industrial Edge (IEM and IEDs), as these are closed and hardened Linux-based appliances. Refer to the Industrial Edge components - Security measures chapter to check which measures are already taken to harden the devices.