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

Beginning with operating system 14.00, the data logger is configured to be secure by default. This means that the following conditions will be met:

  • 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.

NOTE:

The UID, once assigned, may not be changed.

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 CR6 operating system version as outlined in Updating the operating system, and update as needed.