Articles & News on Cybersecurity

Using OPC for Secure Alarm Integration: A Case Study

  • by John Weber
  • April 14, 2025
  • Case Study

Create unified data sets for alarm and event data regardless of system age or location.

The International Society of Automation (ISA) Celebrates Fourth Annual International Automation Professionals Day

  • April 14, 2025
  • News

The digital event honors automation professionals working across all sectors. See how you can participate!

Digital Twins Revolutionize OT Cybersecurity

  • by Syed Belal
  • April 11, 2025
  • Feature

Digital twin technology offers a laundry list of tools that can protect your operational systems from outside intrusion.

How to Secure Otherwise Insecure Network Traffic

  • by Moreno Carullo
  • April 11, 2025
  • Feature

SPAN port evolution and protocol interoperability enable OT continuous monitoring.

Ensuring Cybersecurity for Remote Operations

  • by Jack Smith
  • April 11, 2025
  • Feature

Effective cybersecurity for remote industrial operations combines several complementary technologies and practices.

Explore Advancements in Industrial Automation in New Ebook from Mouser and TE Connectivity

  • April 11, 2025
  • News

The ebook explores how advancements in automation, connectivity and intelligent systems are solving today's manufacturing challenges.

How to Meet Cloud and Edge Challenges

  • by Peter Jackson
  • April 10, 2025
  • Feature

Cloud adoption and edge computing present significant challenges and opportunities for the manufacturing sector.

How to Build a Sustainable Industrial Security Program

  • by Chris McLaughlin
  • April 10, 2025
  • Feature

Follow all seven steps to ensure your automation and control system is secure.

A Cybersecurity Framework for Operational Technology

  • by Ariel Lee
  • April 10, 2025
  • Feature

A resilient, proactive framework can protect critical industrial infrastructure.

ISA/IEC 62443 Addresses Supply Chain Challenges

  • by Alfredo Santos & Henrique Stabelin
  • April 9, 2025
  • Feature

Implementing the ISA standard will provide needed security and stability in today’s complex supply chains.

Weidmuller USA Announces Grand Opening of New Engineering & Production Facility at Richmond HQ

  • June 12, 2025
  • News

The event also served as a significant highlight of the year-long celebration of Weidmuller’s milestone 50th anniversary in Richmond.

Overcoming Five Cybersecurity Challenges of Rugged Devices

  • by Zac Amos
  • June 11, 2025
  • Feature

Rugged devices are essential for extreme environments, but organizations must realize that their physical strength does not mean they’re safe from cyber threats.

Ransomware Attacks Targeting Industrial Operators Surge 46% in One Quarter, Honeywell Report Finds

  • June 9, 2025
  • News

Honeywell’s 2025 Cybersecurity Threat Report reveals energy, manufacturing and other critical industrial sectors face significant escalation in threats.

E Tech Group Appoints Karla Lunan as Chief Financial Officer to Support Global Growth

  • June 6, 2025
  • News

Lunan’s appointment supports E Tech Group’s strategic expansion into international markets, cybersecurity and business intelligence.

When Milliseconds Matter: Protecting Critical Infrastructure With Real-Time Security Intelligence

  • by Vladimir Jandreski
  • June 5, 2025
  • Feature

SIEM software solutions give organizations a centralized view of their digital environments, enabling them to detect anomalies, investigate incidents and respond to threats.

The Future of Automation Is Software-defined: Are You Ready?

  • by Matthias Schulz
  • June 3, 2025
  • Feature

Software-Defined Automation blends IT agility with industrial strength–boosting flexibility, speed and efficiency at the edge. It’s the future of automation, redefined by code, not cables.

Object Management Group Publishes New Edition of Journal of Innovation Focused on Security, Sovereignty and Trust

  • June 2, 2025
  • News

The issue explores trust as a vital facet in today’s business environment.

Topical Roundup: May 2025

  • by Melissa Landon
  • May 30, 2025
  • Opinion

Automation.com offers daily news in the form of press releases, features, white papers, product postings and more.

How Connected Worker Tech Bridges the Gap on the Factory Floor

  • by Bill Blank
  • May 27, 2025
  • Feature

Manufacturers are using electronic forms, checklists and management capabilities to enhance team engagement and drive continuous improvement.

A Message from the Editor: A Fluid, Evolving Transformation

  • by Renee Bassett
  • May 27, 2025
  • Opinion

Chief Editor Renee Bassett introduces the May 2025 trends issue of Automation.com Monthly.