Secure Remote Access for Automation

Systems
Keith Blodorn
Director, Product Management
 Challenges for Control Engineers

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 Challenges for Control Engineers
Site visits hurt the system integrator’s
ability to:
 Maximize engineering productivity
 Keep projects on budget
 Deliver projects on time
These are the three most important
measures of success for system
integration projects!

Control Engineering 2016 System Integration Report

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Introducing ProSoft Connect

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ProSoft Connect–Secure Remote Access
Access Industrial Control Systems from
Anywhere
State-of-the-Art Cloud Native Technology
 Best User Experience
 Higher Level of Security
EasyBridge™ Layer 2 VPN Connection
 Does not require configuration of routed network
drivers in PLC software
 Use Discovery Tools like ProSoft Discovery Service
 Just like being connected to local switch
Minimal User-Installed Software
 Eliminates major security flaw of other remote
access services
 Web interface works from any computer
 No VPN Server to install and set up

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 EasyBridge™ - Advanced Networking
EasyBridge™ is the easiest way to connect to remote automation devices
Cell Carrier to Internet

192.168.0.250

192.168.0.050

192.168.0.251
Remote PC Address

192.168.0.20
192.168.0.30
Firewall

10.12.1.103

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Solid Platform Foundation
World-Class Highly Scalable Cloud
Architecture
 Amazon Web Services – high reliability and
security infrastructure
 Hosted locally, accessible Globally. Locations:
USA, Germany, Brazil, Australia, Japan, India,
and Singapore

ProSoft Devices Supported:

 ICX35-HWC for LTE Cellular Internet Connection
 PLX35-NB2 for wired Internet Connection
 Additional ProSoft devices to be added over time

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ProSoft Connect Account Overview
ProSoft Connect Standard Subscription
 Free Secure Remote Access and Device Mgmt.
 1GB VPN data use per month, per gateway
 2 Concurrent connections
 Group gateways and users into 2 Projects

Power User Plans

 Increase VPN data to 3 or 6GB
 Increase Concurrent connection to 3 or 6
 Group gateways and users into 10 Projects

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 ProSoft Connect – Live Demo

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Get ProSoft Connect Today
Go to www.prosoft.io and sign up for free account

On first log-in, take the “guided tour”

Activate your ICX35 cellular gateway

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 ProSoft Connect for Control Engineers
Eliminate time-consuming travel to customer sites

Maintain excellent security for your customers

Keep your customer’s machines running

Share access so your whole team can collaborate

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 Why ProSoft Connect?
Latest cloud architecture delivers better user experience, high security,
and excellent reliability
ProSoft Connect makes it much easier to connect automation software
to remote devices
ProSoft’s top-notch technical support – built in to the service!
Superior cellular connectivity
 4G LTE service means longer life for remote access device
 Verizon or AT&T – choose the best network at each location
Use automation software on your PC – no need to maintain a dedicated
on-site PC with more licenses, security patches, etc.

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 Thank you!

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