The SOFTNET Security Client is a component of the Industrial Security concept for protecting programmable controllers and for security during data exchange between automation systems.
It is a VPN client for programming devices, PCs and notebooks in industrial environments and supports secure client access via LAN or even WAN (e.g. for remote maintenance via the Internet) to automation systems protected by Security Integrated devices with VPN functionality
Data transmission is protected against operator error, eavesdropping/espionage and manipulation; communication can only take place between authenticated and authorized devices
Use of field-proven IPsec mechanisms for setting up and operating VPNs.
Secure access to automation cells protected by Security Integrated devices with VPN functionality with the SOFTNET Security Client