Managing CAE user accounts

User privileges can be modified. Users can be added or removed at any time.

Using Cybersecurity Admin Expert (CAE) with EcoStruxure Power Operation is optional.

NOTE: The thick client does not support CAE credentials. Only the WebHMI will recognize CAE credentials.

Recommendations:

• Align usernames and passwords with the limitations of system devices.
• Document and store passwords and usernames in a protected location.
• Assign users only the essential privileges needed to perform their role.
• Revoke user privileges when no longer needed due to a role change, transfer, or termination. User credentials do not expire.
• Have two SecurityAdmin user accounts to reduce the risk of losing security administrator password and access.
• Follow user account management tasks as described by your organization or contact your network administrator.

User account security capabilities include:

• User account lockout criteria after unsuccessful login attempts.
• User account timeouts after session inactivity.

Adding a user account

1. Open Cybersecurity Admin Expert.
2. Select USER ACCOUNTS tab > Add user account button. The Add new User Account dialog box opens.
3. Enter details. Non-alphanumeric characters and spaces are not allowed in names.
4. Click Save.

Disabling, editing, or deleting a user account

SecurityAdmin user account can not be deleted.

1. Open Cybersecurity Admin Expert.
2. Select User Accounts tab > User Accounts:
• Enable or disable user account: click Enable or Disable button.
• Edit user account details: select a user account in the Selection pane, edit details.
• Delete user account: select a user account in the Selection pane, click Enable. If deleting a user account, send and apply configuration to the device. See Configuring CAE cybersecurity for information on sending and applying configuration to a device.