Ignition Security Hardening Guide
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This guide provides best practices for securing Ignition installations across industrial environments. It covers core security principles, configuration strategies, and system-level protections for TLS encryption, user management, database protection, OS hardening, secrets management, and much more. Whether you're deploying on-premises, on the edge, or in the cloud, these recommendations help you align with industry standards and improve your organization’s cybersecurity posture.
Last Updated on: December 18, 2025
About The Company
Inductive Automation
Inductive Automation is a leader in industrial automation software that empowers its
customers to “Dream It, Do It.” It was founded in 2003 by Steve Hechtman, a prominent system
integrator with a quarter-century of experience, who was determined to solve SCADA pain
points. As a result, the company created its flagship product Ignition, the #1 platform for
SCADA, HMI, IIoT, MES, and more. In business and privately owned for over 23 years,
Inductive Automation’s global presence is flourishing: 140+ countries have Ignition
installations, there are 5,000+ integrators in its integrator program, and 69% of the
Fortune 100 use Ignition. The company has earned numerous industry accolades, and was
recently recognized in Automation World’s 2026 Leaders in Automation program in four categories.