Setup Cybersecurity Console (Windows)

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Anybus Cybersecurity Console 

(compatible with Anybus Defender series 4000 and up)

Setup Cybersecurity Console (Windows)

This guide describes how to install and perform the initial configuration of the Anybus Cybersecurity Console (HMS ACC) on a Windows computer.

During installation, the Windows installer installs the required HMS ACC files. The remaining configuration is then completed through a web browser.

Pre-Requisites

Before starting the installation, make sure that:

• You have the HMS ACC Windows installer.
• You have administrator rights on the Windows computer.
• A supported web browser is installed.
• An internet connection is available if Online Activation will be used.
• A valid HMS ACC license key is available if activating the software immediately.

Instructions

1. Start the Installer

Open the HMS ACC executable file.

The installation wizard will start.

On the Welcome page, click:

Next >

2. Accept the License Agreement

On the End-user License Agreement page:

1. Select I accept the terms in the License Agreement.
2. Click Next >.

3. Select the Installation Folder

On the Installation Folder page, verify the location where HMS ACC will be installed.

The default installation location can be changed by clicking:

Browse...

Select another folder if required.

Click:

Next >

4. Install HMS ACC

On the Ready to Install page, review the installation settings.

Click:

Install

If any previous settings need to be changed, use the < Back button to return to an earlier page.

Wait for the installation files to be copied to the computer.

After the file installation is complete, a web browser will automatically open to continue the HMS ACC configuration.

Initial Configuration

5. Select Features

The Features page allows you to configure which devices will be managed using HMS ACC.

Enable the required device types, such as:

• Anybus Defender
• Other supported HMS devices

For Anybus Defender, configure the required backup limit if this option is available.

After configuring the required features, click:

Next >

6. Configure Session Settings

On the Session page, configure the HMS ACC session settings.

Session Timeout

Set the period of inactivity after which a logged-in session should automatically expire.

Choose a timeout appropriate for the security requirements of the installation.

Remote Hosts

If other computers need to access HMS ACC remotely, add the required remote hosts.

If HMS ACC will only be accessed locally from the Windows computer, remote hosts do not need to be added.

Click:

Next >

7. Create the Administrator Account

On the Security page, create the initial HMS ACC administrator account.

Enter:

• Username
• Password
• Confirm Password

The password must contain:

• At least 6 characters
• At least one number
• At least one uppercase letter
• At least one special character

Store the administrator credentials securely.

Click:

Next >

8. Configure Licensing

On the Licensing page, select one of the available licensing methods.

Online Activation

Select Online Activation when the Windows computer has internet access and a valid license key is available.

Enter or paste the license key and continue with the activation.

Free Trial

Select Free Trial to use HMS ACC for 14 days without immediately providing a license.

A license will be required after the trial period expires.

License Later

Select License Later when:

• The computer does not currently have internet access.
• A license key is not yet available.
• Licensing will be completed after the installation.

Additional licensing information is available in the Anybus Cybersecurity Console documentation:

https://secdocs.anybus.com/cybersecurityconsole/#/manual/getting-started/software-licensing

After selecting the required licensing option, click:

Next >

9. Review the Configuration

The Overview page displays the selected HMS ACC configuration.

Verify that all settings are correct.

Check items such as:

• Enabled features
• Session settings
• Remote hosts
• Administrator account
• Licensing method

If something needs to be changed, click:

< Previous

and correct the appropriate setting.

When the configuration is correct, click:

Install

HMS ACC will apply the configuration and initialize the required services.

10. Accept the Browser Security Warning

After the initial configuration is complete, the web browser may display a certificate or security warning when connecting to HMS ACC.

This can occur because HMS ACC initially uses a locally generated HTTPS certificate.

Select the appropriate option in the browser to continue to the HMS ACC web interface.

The HMS ACC landing page should then appear.

11. Complete the Installation

After verifying that the HMS ACC web interface opens correctly:

1. Close the web browser if required.
2. Return to the Windows installation wizard.
3. Click Finish.

The installation is now complete.

Opening HMS ACC

HMS ACC can be opened using either of the following methods.

Desktop Shortcut

Double-click the HMS ACC / Anybus Cybersecurity Console desktop icon.

Windows Start Menu

Navigate to:

Start Menu > HMS > Anybus Cybersecurity Console

The default web browser will open and display the HMS ACC login page.

Log in using the administrator account created during the initial configuration.

Installation Complete

The Anybus Cybersecurity Console is now installed and ready for configuration.

The next steps normally include:

• Activating the HMS ACC license if License Later was selected.
• Adding Anybus Defender devices.
• Configuring device credentials.
• Configuring backups.
• Configuring additional HMS ACC users.
• Configuring remote access if HMS ACC will be accessed from another computer.

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