Secure by Default
The Periscope Dashboard software was developed to run as a "Service" on any instance of Niagara 4.X + or as an application on SkySpark 3.X +. Periscope is provided to customers in the form of a compiled .JAR file (Niagara module) or as a .POD for SkySpark, along with a corresponding license file that must also be installed on the client's server where Niagara or SkySpark resides. As Periscope requires no outside internet access (unless it is being hosted by a 3rd party), Niagara and/or SkySpark therefore serve as the primary software platforms that must be scrutinized to ensure network security is not compromised in any way.
Periscope User Access
Periscope utilizes usernames, passwords, and corresponding permissions, roles, and read and write capabilities that may have been configured in the host software for requisite end user access privileges. Best practices should be followed in regards to assigning these access rights and sharing of any accounts and/or passwords.
Network Details
Periscope is accessed through a modern browser by navigating to http://IP_of_host/periscope, assuming port 80 is open. If not, another port can be assigned for connection to Periscope.