Videos & Tutorials
Explore the capabilities of WinCC OA with our carefully selected collection of video tutorials and guides.
- Things to know about WinCC OA
- Cybersecurity Beyond the Norm
  - Introduction
    Welcome to our SIMATIC WinCC OA Security series. In this series, we focus on the importance of security in SCADA systems, especially in light of the EU Cyber Resilience Act.
  - WinCC OA Security Guideline
    The Security Guideline ensures WinCC OA clients stay safe. Think of it as your personal GPS for using WinCC OA securely in a productive environment. Watch this episode to learn more!
  - Security Certification
    WinCC OA meets all required security standards for IEC 62443 certification. Regular external audits every three years reinforce this commitment. Discover how you will benefit from this proactive approach to security!
  - Security by Default
    WinCC OA comes with its built-in expert knowledge and Secure by Default configuration. This is a development principle ensuring that security measures are enabled right from the installation. This episode will provide guidance on working with this ready-to-use security template.
  - Certificates
    Certificates serve as proof of identity and protect data communication in your WinCC OA project. Learn more about the ways to obtain certificates in the WinCC OA universe and why customization of default certificates is advisable.
  - Password Policy
    WinCC OA offers two password policies. Learn about the differences between the WinCC OA Policy and the Active Directory Policy and some more benefits like MFA and SSO.
  - Safety
    Safety is an essential aspect of industrial automation systems. Key points include IEC 61508 certification, emphasizing risk assessment and Safety Integrity Levels (SILs). Understand the concept of a safety related system and safety-certified components like WinCC OA and the benefits of our WinCC OA Safety Manual.
  - Server Side Authentication
    Authentication ensures that only authorized individuals, services, and applications can access company resources. In WinCC OA, we have adopted Server Side Authentication (SSA) as the default authentication method since version 3.17. Discover the top three advantages of SSA by tuning in to this episode.
  - Defense in Depth
    A single protection measure is not sufficient to defend against today’s dynamic and evolving threats. That’s why we have adopted a Defense in Depth strategy which leverages multiple security layers to safeguard your WinCC OA projects. Think of it as a series of concentric circles, each reinforcing the other. This video will give you a concise overview of this approach.
  - Security Workshop
    Certified engineers seeking to master WinCC OA security methods can deepen their technical expertise on security topics by participating in our WinCC OA Security Workshop. Explore this video to uncover the details.

Cybersecurity Beyond the Norm

Cybersecurity becomes more and more important. Keeping your SCADA system to the highest standards of security is our mission. WinCC OA customers can relax. WinCC OA holds the essential Certificates to ensure the best possible protection: IEC 62443 4-1 for Development, IEC 62443 4-2 for Product and also IEC61508 for Safety.

You will benefit from already built-in Security by Default Settings, and State of the Art security concepts like Defense in Depth, DMZ, SSA, SIL 3, System Hardening and more.

Explore the WinCC OA security concept and the methods we employ to exceed cybersecurity standards by watching our security video series.


Introduction	1:32
Security Guideline	2:44
Certification	2:21
Security by Default	1:32
Certificates	2:07
Password Policy	2:50
Safety	2:54
Server Side Authentication	3:07
Defense in Depth	3:12
Security Workshop	2:03