Data logger security

Data logger security concerns include:

  • Collection of sensitive data
  • Operation of critical systems
  • Networks that are accessible to many individuals

Secure by default

This means that the following conditions will be met: Beginning with operating system 11.02, the data logger is configured to be secure by default.

  • CR300 series data loggers shipped before the release of the previously mentioned OS version may request a UID through Device Configuration Utility. See Obtaining a Unique Identification Number (UID). To obtain a UID, you must have physical access to the data logger and the public internet.

  • For data loggers that have a UID, PakBus Encryption is enabled by default. The default PakBus Encryption Key is the UID. See PakBus for more information.

    NOTE:

    Direct USB connections do not require that you enter the PakBus Encryption Key.

  • Anonymous HTTP access is disabled by default. HTTP will be accessible with admin as the username and UID as the admin password. See Web services for more information.

  • FTP is disabled by default. However, when enabled, the UID will be the default FTP password. See Network services for more information.

  • Wi-Fi, when configured as an Access Point (“Create a Network”), will use the UID as the default password.

  • When a data logger has a UID and is reset to factory defaults, the UID will be used as the default password.

CAUTION:

Passwords may be changed from the default UID. However, when the data logger is reset to factory defaults or a new OS is sent, the default password will revert to the UID.

Check the CR300 series operating system version as outlined in Updating the operating system, and update as needed.