Import an SSL Certificate into the Database

WARNING

POTENTIAL SECURITY BREACH

We strongly recommend using network-connected Geo SCADA Expert drivers in a private network only (either physical or virtual). We recommend against using such drivers for communications over the public Internet. If the drivers are used over the public Internet, as a minimum those drivers should use valid SSL certificates to initiate secure connections and encrypt the data that is transmitted over the network.

Failure to follow these instructions can result in death, serious injury, or equipment damage. The breach in system security could expose sensitive data and the leave the database vulnerable to unauthorized and potentially malicious use.

In order for Geo SCADA Expert to use an SSL certificate, you have to import that certificate into the database. To do this, you use the Import Certificate pick action on the relevant SSL Certificate database item (the database item that is used to store the certificate details). The dialog box that is displayed when you select the pick action varies, depending on the type of SSL Certificate database item:

Import Certificate (SSL Certificate database item)

• Certificate File Name—Use the browse button to display a File Name window. Use the window to locate and select the SSL certificate that you want to import into the database.
• Certificate Description—Enter a brief description of the certificate. Use the description to differentiate between the various SSL certificates that might be imported into the Geo SCADA Expert database.

Import Certificate (SSL Certificate and Key database item)

• Certificate File Name—Use the browse button to display a File Name window. Use the window to locate and select the SSL certificate that you want to import into the database.
• Key File Name—Use the browse button to display a File Name window. Use the window to locate and select the private key that you want to import into the database.
• Certificate Description—Enter a brief description of the certificate. Use the description to differentiate between the various SSL certificates that might be imported into the Geo SCADA Expert database.