My apologies in the delay for posting the security update for December.  I was on paternity leave starting at the beginning of the year. We will continue to post further updates in a timely manner here.

Security Fix Summary:
No security fixes in firmware release(s) for December 2020.
Security Enhancement Summary:
No security enhancements in firmware release(s) for December 2020.

Security Fix Summary:
No security fixes in firmware release(s) for November 2020.

Security Enhancement Summary:
The FTP Push Application in the newly released C3414-500-S02K5 firmware release does now include the option to use SFTP to transfer event files to a centralized server (as opposed to FTP in the previous release).
​If you are using FTP Push with the FTP protocol, we recommend using SFTP for added security. If not using the FTP Push application to send event files or log files to a centralized server, no action is needed.
To switch to SFTP, simply update the File Transfer Type in the RTU configuration for your FTP Push Records configuration. 

Highlights:
Added SFTP option to the FTP Push Application.
Fixed bug where when a protocol assigned to a port without the C3438 expansion card installed would cause the RTU to reset.  
Interacting with a webpage (typing, clicking, scrolling) causes the GUI timeout to extend without having to navigate to a new page.

​The new firmware file can be downloaded from Downloads -> Firmware Tab
Special thank you to GRDA and CPS for their support and suggestions contributing to this release.

Enhancements:

• FTPPUSH: Add support for SFTP protocol for file transfer operations.
• DNPR: Add selector whether to include Float Ana (Obj 30 Var5) in Class 0 reply.
• SEL PROTOCOL: Add ability to retrieve custom event reports that are available from connected relay, higher resolution sample rate, filtered or unfiltered, and specialized reports like DIF, GND, or SEC, if available. Works in conjunction with FTPPUSH application, custom event files are pushed to designated S/FTP server.
• GUI Timeout: Mouse movements and keyboard interaction with RTU webpage extends the timeout period so that as long as user is interacting with the web page, even just viewing, it will not timeout and log user off.

Fixes:

• SERIAL COMM HDW: Fix issue where protocols assigned to serial comm channels where no Comm Expansion hardware exists, causes RTU reset.
• FTPPUSH: Give ability to rename push error STS and attempts/successes ACC points.
• COMMAND LOG: Fix save-to-disk function where configured size limit was not obeyed, causing flash partition to fill up if command log files not culled manually.
• SEL PROTOCOL: Fix problem where all ACCs, ANAs, or STS points are deselected from being saved into RTU database, protocol would try to save them anyway, causing reboot.

See the attached release notes for the full details on the enhancements and fixes included in the patch and previous releases.
Fixes:

• SEL Protocol: Fixed issue preventing successful login with 501 relay, preventing Auto-Configure process to complete.
• SEL Protocol: Force protocol to issue EVE command to 321 relay even though it supports CEV command, if configured to obtain event reports. 321 relay does not include relay settings in CEV event report, the EVE report does.
• DNPR Protocol: Fixed duplicate response messages to Record Current Time function. Duplicate response also incremented application sequence number, causing some SCADA masters to lose sync.
• DNPR Protocol: Fixed lag response time when using unsolicited over UDP, when multiple DNPR channels use the same UDP listening port.
• AutoSectionalizing App: Fix bug where Backfeed Overcurrent STS points are not latched if Forward fault is specified as trigger. Backfeed OC STS points should be asserted if ACI annunciates them regardless if used to trigger AST switch operation.
• AutoSectionalizing App: Fixed time threshold to assert Phase Loss of Voltage STS points was incorrectly set to 4 seconds, should only be 1 second.

Enhancements:

• SEL Protocol: Add event buffer size configuration to items adjusted by Auto-Configure process, automating the process of determining suitable buffer sizes.

Download the latest firmware from the link below, or on our Downloads -> Firmware page.
https://www.sage-rtu.com/downloads.html

At Schneider Electric, meeting our customers’ expectations is a key priority, we are also prioritizing the health and safety of our customers and employee during this uncertain time. (Full Schneider Electric Covid-19 statement here)
With the safety of our partners and customers top of mind, we have decided to postpone in-person User Group events for 2020.

With that being said, we would like to offer a Digital Utility Learning Package to help supplement some of the content we had planned for the User Groups.

We would love for you to spend the Summer with Schneider Electric for our Summer Series Digital Learning Package.
Attached you will find our LIVE webinar schedule that kicks off on June 23rd at 11am (CST) and runs once and week through August 13th. On the 3rd slide you will find .ics invites so that these upcoming events can be easily added to your calendar.
The presentation also includes several links to some great On Demand Learning options which are available to all of our customers.  We hope you find them interesting and informative.
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If you have any questions about these events please reach out to Chris.Kerr@se.com.

​We look forward to seeing you all again soon, in the meantime stay safe and feel free to reach out if we can be of any assistance.