Runtime and Control Center obsolescence (updated)

Luca Begnini    Wednesday, November 27, 2024

The security of industrial automation devices and networks has always been a priority for the UBIQUITY platform. With this in mind, we would like to inform you that the TLS 1.0 security protocol used by Runtime versions 1.0 to 7.9 and the Control Center is now considered insecure and we therefore recommend switching to TLS 1.2+ versions, implemented in UBIQUITY Manager and its Tools and Runtime from version 8.0 onwards.

To ensure the protection of the entire platform, we have scheduled a timetable for the obsolescence of Runtimes with version less than 8 and the Control Center desktop application, which will no longer be able to connect to our servers:

  • from March 2025, Control Center and all Runtimes below 3 will be declared obsolete
  • from December 2025, all Runtimes below 5 will be declared obsolete
  • from October 2026, all Runtimes below 8 will be declared obsolete

    In the first phase, the Control Center desktop application will display a popup message indicating the presence of devices with Runtime versions lower than 3 that need to be updated, while UBIQUITY Manager will display a warning icon on folders and obsolete devices.

    Below are some helpful hints to assist you with this Runtime update process:

    1. systems running Windows XP (updated), before proceeding with the UBIQUITY Runtime update, it is required that the system be updated to Windows Service Pack 3. Afterwards, temporarily using an alternative remote access solution (such as TeamViewer), we suggest manually uninstalling first the bridge (used by the old UBIQUITY Runtime) and then the old Runtime version. After these steps you can install the latest released version of the UBIQUITY Runtime for XP: 13.1.61

    2. on embedded systems such as WinCE-based HMIs and RK1x routers, it may be necessary to update the entire image or the System Manager software component. We recommend upgrading these systems progressively and making sure, at least in the first few upgrades, that the devices are manned locally so that manual intervention can be taken as alternative remote access systems are not readily available.

    3. on systems running Windows Vista, Windows 7, and newer operating systems, although it is always recommended to keep the operating system up-to-date, there are no special requirements to do so, and therefore the latest available version of Runtime can be installed via remote update (or manually). The advice, however, is to proceed progressively with the Runtime upgrade, temporarily installing an alternative remote access solution (such as TeamViewer) in case the remote update fails.

    We want to help you keep your devices and networks secure!

    For this reason, we strongly recommend that you keep your Runtimes up to date: this will allow you to take advantage of the latest security updates and features as they are released. If you have any questions or need assistance, please contact our Software Technical Support.

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