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In this blog, we look at the steps involved in developing a dissector for a real-world use case, the well-known Cisco Nexus protocol. We’ve also posted a plug-in on GitHub to help the security community at large. Whether you’re a security researcher yourself, or you manage networks for an asset owner, this methodology and plug-in will help you troubleshoot networking issues and improve overall OT security.

OPC UA or MQTT, do they work together, or is one better than the other?

Read an excerpt from the Hal Thomas white paper, Leveraging ISA 62443-3-2 For IACS Risk Assessment and Risk Related Strategies.

The international Operational Technology Cybersecurity Expert Panel will plan to discuss numerous issues surrounding cybersecurity.

If the Department of Defense (DoD) is to fulfill the recommendations of the final report from the National Security Commission on Artificial Intelligence (NSCAI), it must become a fully AI-ready enterprise by 2025. This goal is at risk without a change in its traditional approach to data and acquisition.

Though some plastic raw materials can be inexpensive, the molds are always costly, irrespective of the product. The high precision, intricate and high-duty plastic molds are orders of magnitude more costly. Damaged molds are very costly and production down time is a cause of reduced profits. Preventing damage or avoidable wear is therefore a top priority.

In many mechanical systems, precise motion hinges upon effective monitoring and control of the motor. Encoders make motion control possible by sensing the motor’s speed and position and sending feedback signals to control components. This article will provide an overview of two common types of encoders: optical encoders and magnetic encoders.

Every industrial organization knows that it’s imperative to move ahead at light speed with predictive analytics. How does an engineer select the best predictive analytics solution for their operations? The following advice provides guidance for engineers.

Applying the ANSI/ISA-95 standard to IoT, IIoT, and all things internet.

When this homebrewer wanted to take his craft to the next level, he found that AutomationDirect PLCs and other products were fermentation friendly.

The right software and training empower employees to connect, grow, and pivot as necessary to improve personal and organizational productivity.

The DeltaV SIS Configurator tool can provide a consistent approach with fewer errors and less rework. This article comes from the May 2021 issue of Intech Focus: Process Control and Safety.

Case Study: PETRONAS achieves operational performance through digital transformation and collaboration. This article comes from the May 2021 issue of Intech Focus: Process Control and Safety.

Download the Top 20 Secure PLC Coding Practices document today!

Implementing change management practices within the automation and cybersecurity realm.

By using automated hydrocarbon production reconciliation and loss accounting, one can achieve operational excellence.

OEMs will need the right automation partners to successfully serve a fast-growing market.

Critical Infrastructure operators have long been concerned about introducing potential threats from opening their operational networks for OEMs to extract data. The high expectation for reliable and continuous plant operation leaves no room for vulnerability. While the air gap can be bridged, effective defense-in-depth requires security enforcement at every network interface.

Are we there yet? The move from automated to autonomous process manufacturing is right around the corner. This article comes from the May 2021 issue of Intech Focus: Process Control and Safety.

Thomas Burke, Global Strategic Advisor at CLPA, looks at how food and beverage manufacturers can set up advanced traceability and transparency across their enterprises.