Security policy considerations

Keep the following considerations in mind when using
FactoryTalk Administration Console
 to configure product policies and securable actions:
  • Security settings are obtained from the
    FactoryTalk
     Network Directory.
  • FactoryTalk
     Local directory is not supported.
  • FactoryTalk Services Platform
     version 2.50 (SR5) or later supports associating the project with a specific
    FactoryTalk Directory
    .
  • FactoryTalk Services Platform
     version 2.80 or later supports Permission Sets and the ability to configure Guest User permissions.
  • Product Policies are not tied to a specific project, and include, among others, the following policies:
    • Securing the controller.
    • Creating a new project, either through the New Controller dialog box, or through the Translator Tool utility.
    • Updating firmware.
  • Securable Actions provide permission for performing specific tasks on a specific project or group of projects, and include, among others, the following actions:
    • Viewing a project.
    • Going online.
    • Creating tags.
    • Creating modules.
    • Creating tag-based alarms.
  • In a safety controller project, you can specify additional protection to safety components. For example, to create a safety program, you need to have access granted for both of the following securable actions:
    • Safety: Modify Component.
    • Program: Create.
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