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IIoT is Approaching the Network Edge for Almost Every Industrial Application
The convergence of the IT and OT knowledge for industrial automation environments is well underway. Soon IIoT will approach the network edge for almost every industrial application. -
Lessons Learned From a Forensic Analysis of the Ukrainian Power Grid Cyberattack
The Ukrainian power grid cyberattack was triggered when an employee opened an Excel spreadsheet attachment of an email. -
Why Industrial Cybersecurity Needs to Start at the Top and Be Embraced by All
Organizations that invest in a cybersecurity culture are unlikely to be a cybersecurity disaster news headline. -
Industrial Cybersecurity Must Focus on Protecting Operational Technology
Despite widespread awareness of cybersecurity issues and availability of training competency & preparedness remain varied in the industrial landscape. -
Book Excerpt + Q&A: Security PHA Review for Consequence-Based Cybersecurity
In process industries, mechanical safeguards have been replaced with digital devices. Problem: They have created gr3eater risk from cyberattack. -
AutoQuiz: What Security Property Is Affected If a Hacker Intercepts and Changes Set Point Data?
Data integrity implies that the data received is the same (value, format, quality) as the data sent. -
The Business Case for Operational Technology Cybersecurity
High-profile cyberattacks and security breaches are reminders that a comprehensive security plan is needed to protect industrial control systems and the critical infrastructure they control. -
Webinar Recording: How to Protect Critical Industrial Control Systems
Legacy industrial devices are "insecure by design" and vulnerable to interruption from cybersecurity threats or unintentional network incidents. Risk is increasing as Ethernet networking becomes more -
What Is the Value of Standards-Based Cybersecurity Conformity Assessments for Industrial Automation and Control Systems?
The industrial automation and control system (IACS) community must recognize the value of the ISA/IEC 62443 IACS family of cybersecurity standards. -
Book Excerpt + Author Q&A: Mission Critical Operations
Mission-critical specialists are in-demand in a variety of critical infrastructure areas, focused on events that could result in serious consequences, such as loss of life, harm to the environment or -
Webinar Recording: Road to Digitalization Leads Through Cybersecurity
Digitalization, IIoT and the smart factory will usher greater operational intelligence, more efficient production, and safer work environments.Smart sensors, ubiquitous connectivity, and remote access -
ISA’s Future Is Quickly Approaching, and Industrial Cybersecurity Will Play a Critical Role
ISA offers real solutions to mitigate cybersecurity risks. The organization has the standards, training, and technical resources for manufacturers and other industry organizations to improve operation -
Connectivity, Productivity and Efficiency Benefits of IIoT Depend on Integrated Cybersecurity
The Industrial Internet of Things is an important advancement, and a real opportunity to increase ROI and asset value. But first, industrial control systems have to be made secure from hackers and cyb -
Managing the Cybersecurity Threat to Hazardous Process Plants
Process industry plants contain hazards that can have very severe consequences if a loss of containment occurs. Many of the safeguards that have been designed by engineers to protect process plants we -
Incorporate Safety and Cybersecurity Standards Into Automation Design
There are simple steps that must be taken now to make your automation systems more resilient to the inevitable cyberattack. -
Webinar Recording: Cybersecurity for Control Systems in Process Automation
ISA webinar focuses on the current industry security threat landscape and key steps you can take to protect your critical assets in the production environment. -
Best ISA Webinars of 2017
An ISA roundup of some of the best educational industrial automation industry webinars presented in 2017. -
Webinar Recording: How to Choose a Modern, Integrated DCS Solution
DCS selection for an industrial application is critical to the successful integration of plant assets, people & processes for improved business operations. -
4G LTE Wireless Technology to Secure IACS
With effective security controls, 4G LTE wireless technology can serve voice, video, and broadband industrial data and applications simultaneously. -
Webinar Recording: The Growing Cybersecurity Threat to Natural Gas Distribution Systems
Natural gas providers must focus on their security posture & how to address cybersecurity threats to critical gas metering & data management infrastructure.