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The ISA Global Cybersecurity Alliance (ISAGCA)–a collaborative forum to advance operational technology (OT) cybersecurity awareness, education, readiness, standardization and knowledge sharing–announced its new website.

Phishing remains the top attack vector, implicated in a staggering 74% of cyberattacks—but as companies have improved their defenses, cybercriminals are upping their game.

As Europe undergoes a digital transformation and faces potential geopolitical and cybersecurity challenges, attention is being focused on the need for a secure and resilient space-based telecommunications system to meet changing requirements.

Because DH+ is many years older than Ethernet, it's not not nearly as fast, sophisticated or flexible. However, it supported the manufacturing applications of its time very well.

Recent Outlook of Cybersecurity Threats in the Construction Sector—including identifying weak spots and proactive steps to boost cybersecurity

Automated manufacturing is growing fast. As always, along with greater efficiency comes greater risk. The OT Threat Research team at TXOne Networks analyzes four automated factory trends that warrant focused cybersecurity attention: the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT); industrial robots; augmented reality (AR) devices; and additive manufacturing (AM).

Clark Dressen, Dow Corporation global director, described extending the reach of systems with the application of private 5G networks at the 27th Annual ARC Industry Forum.

Excerpt from new OT cybersecurity book, Industrial Cybersecurity Case Studies and Best Practices. This feature originally appeared in AUTOMATION 2023 Volume 2: Connectivity & Cybersecurity.

IIOT Cybersecurity is explained, including security planning, network design, cloud security, certification, and more.

Being operationally resilient requires a multitude of safeguards that span OT and IT. This feature originally appeared in AUTOMATION 2023 Volume 2: Connectivity & Cybersecurity.

Closing security gaps and strengthening security make organizations more resilient to future threats. This feature originally appeared in AUTOMATION 2023 Volume 2: Connectivity & Cybersecurity.

Speed, flexibility and simplicity make EtherCAT a robust fieldbus contender. This feature originally appeared in AUTOMATION 2023 Volume 2: Connectivity & Cybersecurity.

Industrial Cybersecurity (ICS) will present workforce development findings including, "the who," "the why," and "the what," on 10 May

The Cyber Resilience Act was passed by the European Union to address the surge of cyberattacks on hardware and software by creating technical requirements that businesses must comply with.

Protocol stacks built to cybersecurity standards make device communication safer. This feature originally appeared in AUTOMATION 2023 Volume 2: Connectivity & Cybersecurity.

Meet NIST SP 800-82 guidelines and the NIS 2 Directive with a system that incorporates demilitarized zones. This feature originally appeared in AUTOMATION 2023 Volume 2: Connectivity & Cybersecurity.

A description of each knowledgeable speaker taking the stage at the inaugural OT Cybersecurity summit in Aberdeen, Scotland, as well as summit expectations.

ABB has launched a “Defense in Depth” playbook to help industrial customers find the best approach to mitigating risk.

FDT Group announced that Paul Brooks, manager, technology business development, strategic development for Rockwell Automation; and Rolf Birkhofer, managing director for Endress+Hauser digital solutions have been voted in to serve in leadership roles on the FDT Board of Directors.

“A spirit of optimism permeated the halls at HANNOVER MESSE,” reported Dr. Jochen Köckler, chairman of the Deutsche Messe Managing Board, at the closing press conference for HANNOVER MESSE 2023.