Credentials

Required OT SecurityUser Role: Administrator, Supervisor

Use the Credentials page to configure device credentials where required. When communicating in their native network protocols, or proprietary protocols, devices do not require credentials . However, certain devices that OT Security support may require credentials to perform asset discovery.

Add Credentials

To add credentials:

  1. Go to Data Collection > Active Queries.

    The Active Queries Management page appears.

  2. Click the Credentials tab.

    The Credentials page appears.

  3. In the upper-right corner, click Add Credentials.

    The Add Credentials panel appears.

  4. In the Credentials Type section, click to select the device type. Options available are:

    • ABB RTU 500

    • Bachmann

    • Concept

    • Sel

    • SicamA8000

    • SIPROTEC 5

    • SNMP v1+v2

    • SNMP v3

    • SSH

    • WMI

  5. Click Next.

    The Credentials Details panel appears.

  6. Provide the following details:

    • Name — A name for the credentials.

    • Description — A description for the credentials.

    • Username — The username for the device.

    • Password — The password for the device.

    • Test IP Address — The IP address of the device.

  7. Click Test Credentials to confirm if OT Security can reach the device using the credentials.

  8. (For duplicated networks) In the Duplicate (Sensor) box, select the associated sensors.

  9. Click Save.

    OT Security saves the credentials and they appear on the Credentials page.

Edit Credentials

You can edit your credential details.

To edit credentials:

  1. Go to Data Collection > Active Queries.

    The Active Queries Management page appears.

  2. Click the Credentials tab.

    The Credentials page appears.

  3. Do one of the following:

    • Right-click the required credential and select Edit.

    • Select the required credential, then from the Actions menu, select Edit.

    The Edit Credentials panel appears.

  4. Modify the details as needed.

  5. Click Save.

Delete Credentials

You can delete the credentials that you no longer need.

To delete credentials:

  1. Go to Data Collection > Active Queries.

    The Active Queries Management page appears.

  2. Click the Credentials tab.

    The Credentials page appears.

  3. Do one of the following:

    • Right-click the required credential and select Delete.

    • Select the required credential, then from the Actions menu, select Delete.

    OT Security deletes the selected credentials.