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		Emerson adds auto-lockdown network security to DeltaV - 11/18/08 Auto-lockdown security capabilities allow a DeltaV user to automatically lock and unlock the port access of all the switches in the network.

		Longwatch introduces Video Historian to archive manufacturing video - 11/17/08 Video Historian archives video that documents procedures in batch applications, provides visual proof of regulatory compliance, and monitors machinery.

		Arch Rock enhances PhyNet Wireless Sensor Network software - 11/10/08 Software enables companies that provide sensor-based monitoring and management services to reach across customer firewalls to access and centrally manage WSN data.

		Green Hills Software enhances INTEGRITY RTOS for secure wireless - 10/28/08 INTEGRITY RTOS platform now includes the latest 802.11A/B/G wireless drivers from Atheros Communications.

		MTL Instruments releases Tofino Modbus SCADA security solution - 10/27/08 Tofino Modbus TCP Enforcer Loadable Security Module (LSM) performs detailed analysis and filtering of all Modbus TCP messages, and is certified by Modbus-IDA.

		LDRA releases TBsecure Secure Coding programming checker - 10/27/08 TBsecure identifies security vulnerabilities and enables implementation of the just released CERT C Secure Coding Standard version 1.0.

		Byres Security adds Modbus to Tofino Enforcer - 10/14/08 Tofino Modbus TCP Enforcer Loadable Security Module (LSM) performs detailed analysis and filtering of all Modbus TCP messages, and is certified by Modbus-IDA.

		Baumer releases TXG GigE Cameras with Power over Ethernet - 10/07/08 TXG GigE cameras provide power over the Cat6 Ethernet cable, eliminating the need for a separate power cable.

		Lanner releases VN-3032 Network Video Platform - 10/01/08 VN-3032 is a 32-channel NVR with internal storage, hardware RAID and 32-channel audio and video synchronization.

		Lanner releases VC-448DX four-channel video input card - 09/23/08 VC-448DX provides four-channel video input at full D1 resolution (30/25 frames per second for NTSC/PAL formats), along with four-channel audio input and automatic audio-video synchronization.

		Ethernet Direct releases OVS-100 surveillance video server - 09/12/08 OVS-100 1-channel IP surveillance video server converts analog video signals into IP video streams.

		Lanner introduces VC-8016 PCI-E Video Capture Card - 09/09/08 VC-8016 card supports 16 channel audio and 16 channel audio inputs, enabling the construction of a scalable digital video surveillance system with high resolution and low bandwidth.

		Falcon Electric releases secure UPS Monitoring & Management System - 09/09/08 USHA SNMP/HTTP agent facilitates remote UPS monitoring and management over any Ethernet LAN, Enterprise Network or the Internet.

		Ethernet Direct announces Owl Industrial Video over Ethernet - 09/04/08 OWL series includes industrial video servers, IP-66 cameras, Digital Video Recorders, and NAS storage.

		Dotworkz announces Zarlink security camera enclosure - 09/04/08 Zarlink module provides a standard single fiber optic ST connector to an RJ-45 Ethernet output, simplifying installation and expansion of IP video systems.

		InduSoft announces complimentary license for Web Studio Secure Viewer - 07/31/08 Complimentary license for Secure Server comes with purchase of Web Studio HMI/SCADA software, with no limit to the number of users or machines.

		Korenix introduces Encrypted Auto-run technology to protect customers - 07/06/08 Encryption technology protects user software running in JetBox 9300/9310 industrial embedded computers from being copied illegally.

		Saelig announces vandal-proof KP Keypad - 05/15/08 Keypads are for industrial access control, environmental control and service access, or anywhere that secure data entry must withstand weather and vandal assault.

		Opto 22 lets OEMs encrypt PAC Project software - 05/05/08 Secure Strategy Distribution System gives Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) and machine builders the ability to encrypt firmware and control programs.

		Longwatch enhances Surveillance System 4.0 - 04/25/08 Enhancements include networking flexibility, distributed architecture, event-based video editing and alarming, and HMI integration.

		Green Hills Software announces Secure Device Management - 04/15/08 Secure Device Management enables customers to securely perform in-field and remote diagnostics, debugging, upgrade, and management of deployed software.

		InduSoft increases security for Web Studio HMI/SCADA - 04/14/08 Service Pack 4 (SP4) for InduSoft Web Studio includes an interface for producing alarms, trends, and reports in the PDF file format to prevent alterations to key reports and optimize security.

		Innominate enhances mGuard 6.0 security firmware - 04/01/08 Enhancements include parallel communication over Ethernet and remote diagnosis and maintenance over the internet.

		Paqworks releases Mobotix M22 Process Automation Camera - 03/27/08 Mobotix M22 megapixel network camera can accept a combination of different lenses for indoor and outdoor imaging under day or night conditions.

		Semaphore adds Security Access Control to T-BOX RTUs - 03/25/08 Additions include digit keypads for passcode entry, a Dallas badge reader, a magnetic card reader, and a proximity reader for key fobs.

		JAI introduces AG-7000 camera for low-light applications - 03/17/08 AG-7000 combines a Gen III Ultra intensifier tube with a small, interlaced CCD camera offering standard RS-170 analog video output for monitors and image acquisition cards.

		InPlay releases FinePoint RF pen for handwriting recognition - 03/05/08 A digitizer behind the LCD screen communicates with the pen as it moves across the surface, reporting the tip status, sensitivity, pen position, and other details to optimize handwriting recognition.

		ACT’L introduces Talk2M Internet access to machines - 03/03/08 Talk2M provides an Internet communication tunnel between the user and a remote machine without any IT network security changes on both sides.

		Lantronix announces ManageLinx for access to firewall-protected devices - 02/25/08 ManageLinx VIP Access allows remote access to firewall-protected equipment, giving OEMs the ability to perform remote product services.

		William Frick releases CR80 RFID Security Access Cards - 02/18/08 Worn next to the human body and with read ranges of up to 12 ft, CR80 Security Access Cards transmit critical data, verify identity and can be used throughout high-security facilities.

		ADLINK announces ALS-3206 rackmount Internet security platform - 02/14/08 ALS-3206 has six 10/100/1000 Mbps LAN ports plus an RS-232 serial port (DB-9 connector) for local system management, maintenance and diagnostics.

		Phoenix Contact introduces dial-up industrial modem - 02/08/08 PSI-DATA/BASIC-MODEM/RS232 uses a dial-up connection to provide secure access to machines and systems for applications such as remote monitoring and maintenance.

		Westermo releases DR-250 secure industrial router - 02/04/08 DR-250 provides 20 encrypted secure VPN tunnels for reliable links connecting equipment such as SCADA, PLCs, RTUs and I/O devices.

		Liantec releases TBM-1420 Video Capture module - 01/25/08 TBM-1420 4-Channel Video Capture DVR Module has PCI Express and four PCI video input controllers.

		Gordon Kapes announces Model 135 Site Monitor - 01/24/08 The system enables remote monitoring of physical and electrical conditions, including temperature, voltage, secure connections, intruder detection, and more.

		Cooper releases Enterprise Passthrough Manager for secure access - 01/21/08 Enterprise Passthrough Manager includes a client, installed on user workstations, and a server which manage connections between remote IEDs and users on the corporate network.

		AR Infotek releases Teak 5010 Network Security Appliance - 12/18/07 Teak 5010 is compatible with Windows operating systems and Linux systems such as Red Hat, Fedora, and FreeBSD.

		Mu Security enhances security analyzer - 11/06/07 Version 3 of Mu-4000 improves the reliability and uptime of networked products and IP business services.

		ISA to market critical infrastructure cyber security tool - 10/02/07 ISA will sign a non-exclusive licensing agreement to distribute and market the Control Systems Cyber Security Self Assessment Tool (CS2SAT).

		Green Hills enhances security on Wireless Devices Platform - 09/19/07 Enhancements includes extended Wi-Fi security, Cisco Compatible Extensions (CCX), Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS), and new reference driver support for Wi-Fi chipsets.

		ABB achieves Achilles Level 1 security certification for System 800xA - 09/12/07 Achilles Level 1 Certification verifies the security, reliability, and robustness of a device's implementation of OSI layers 2 – 4, including Ethernet, ARP, IP, ICMP, TCP and UDP.

		Moore Industries Increases Security on WLM Wireless Link Module - 07/10/07 WLM employs Spread Spectrum Frequency Hopping technology and robust error detection and correction for increased wireless security.

		GarrettCom expands cyber-security solutions - 06/20/07 New software releases include MNS-6K-Secure for Magnum Ethernet switches, and MNS-DX Release 1.3 for Magnum DX routers and terminal servers.

		Innominate releases mGuard RS network security device - 06/05/07 The mGuard industrial RS serves as a firewall and VPN appliance for industrial network security

		Hirschmann introduces EAGLE mGuard Firewall - 05/01/07 Eagle mGuard provides authentication, access control, firewall, VPN tunneling, and encryption to achieve the highest level of security for industrial Ethernet networks.

		Siemens introduces Scalance S Ethernet security modules - 04/11/07 Scalance S industrial Ethernet security modules provide the protection of a firewall and virtual private network (VPN), allowing only real-time, authenticated communication between authorized devices within the automation network.

		Barix introduces IP-based building security - 03/05/07 Building security system uses the IP environment for applications ranging from intercom to door entry. It includes Annuncicom-100 IP intercom devices and Defconlock access controllers, which communicate over Ethernet.

		Unmanaged ethernet switches from Phoenix Contact provide security and port options - 08/01/06 Phoenix Contact announces a major expansion to its standard function (SF) unmanaged switch line. New SFN (narrow) switches use third-generation switch technology to lower installed costs between 20 and 70 percent compared with current market offerings.

		Handheld terminal from Rockwell Automation helps reduce downtime and improve control system security - 07/31/06 The new Allen-Bradley GuardPLC handheld terminal helps maintenance workers program and configure Allen Bradley GuardPLC safety controllers and I/O modules without the hassle of bringing a personal computer to the plant floor.

		ACP software Enhances Thin Client Security - 05/05/06 TermSecure with SmartContext software product works with ACP's Thin Client management software ThinManager to greatly enhance Thin Client and Terminal Server security. TermSecure insulates Thin Clients from Terminal Servers allowing only legitimate users to view the network.

		WebSCADA Launches New SCADA Security Product - 01/12/06 WS SecuCrypto is an array of software encryptors and decryptors for digital communications over the Internet. Features include configurable encryption algorithms, web-based interfaces, multiple implementation options, service-oriented architecture design, and proprietary encryption algorithms.

		RuggedCom Introduces Cyber Security and Ethernet Switch Features - 01/05/06 Version 3.0 of ROS™ contains many new Cyber Security features including 802.1x port based network access control, SSH/SSL encryption, RADIUS password management, and SNMPv3 authentication and access security, to complement its existing set of security features, such as multi-level passwords, MAC based port security, and VLANs.

		MDS Announces New Firmware for RADIUS Authentication to Provide Enhanced Security in the MDS iNET 900R - 11/21/05

		Verano Announces Second Generation Industrial Defender® SCADA Cybersecurity Solution - 11/01/05

		ISONAS Security Systems Demonstrates World’s First Wireless IP Door Reader for Access Control/Security Industry - 08/23/05

		Bristol and ISONAS Announce AccessControl for ControlWave Hybrid PLC/RTU - 08/19/05 Bristol Babcock and ISONAS Security Systems announced today the addition of an integrated solution for facility access control to the OpenBSI Security Vision with ControlWaveâ hybrid PLC/RTU.

		Intermec Secures Wireless Devices with Fortress Technologies Security Software - 07/12/05

		RuggedCom Introduces RuggedRouter™ RX1000 Industrially Hardened Cyber Security Appliance - 07/11/05

		Acrosser Announces AR-M9939 Internet Security Solution - 04/13/05 AR-M9939 has two different CPU models; one is a 400MHz basic model, and the other is a 733MHz performance model.

		Intermec Strengthens Device Security with CREDANT® Mobile Guardian® Software - 02/22/05

		CISSR Technologies Creates Remotely Managed Network Security Solution - 11/18/04

		Invensys Announces Important New Network Security Services for Users of Foxboro Automation Systems - 10/10/04

		Microwave Data Systems Introduces Enhanced Security in 5.8 GHz, License-Free, Wideband Solution - 05/18/04

		SIXNET Announces IP Security and SNMP Functions Available for Linux IPm Controllers and RTUs -

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