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FeatureExcerpt #2: Industrial Cybersecurity Case Studies and Best Practices
To celebrate the release of ISA Past-President Steve Mustard's new book, ISAGCA will be releasing a few book excerpts to our blog readers. -
FeatureThe Unknown Risk: Are Your OT Devices Unintentionally Visible to Malicious People?
When an OT device becomes internet-exposed — directly or indirectly — it can shift from “hard-to-reach” to “continuously discoverable” for threat actors. -
FeatureFlash-Safe, Real-Time, Secure: How to Manage Device Data for IoT and AI
Manufacturers of IIoT devices must choose hardware optimized for run-time safety and real-time reliability. -
FeatureThe Cloud, Cybersecurity and Industrial AI: Why Hybrid Architectures Offer the Best of Both Worlds
A hybrid model combines the robustness of local systems with the scalability and security of cloud‑based analytics. -
FeatureSecuring Industrial Applications by Protecting Modbus Communication
Modernizing industrial communication therefore isn’t just about upgrading equipment—it’s about adding security around the systems you already have. -
FeatureHow to Succeed with the Industrial Internet of Things
To achieve success with the IIoT, industrial businesses and manufacturers must create a long-term vision with an associated value proposition, -
FeatureEnergy Harvesting: Practical Reality for Wireless Sensing
Energy harvesting is the ideal solution for indefinite long-term powering of wireless sensor nodes or networks (WSN) without maintenance. -
FeatureThe Internet of Everything Delivers Smart Manufacturing
There is a greater transition to “smart manufacturing” environments which use standardized IP-centric networks to leverage the Internet of Everything. -
FeatureThe Importance of Minimizing Dead Time in Process Automation
Minimize the largest sources of dead time in process control applications and consider the use of an enhanced PID developed for wireless and feedforward control for large dead times. -
Feature5 Ways Manufacturers Can Protect Their IP
In smart factories, manufacturers must protect their intellectual property from those who would compromise and misuse it. -
FeatureAI and IoT Drive Efficiency and Innovation in Modern Manufacturing
Learn how AI and IoT drive efficiency and innovation in modern manufacturing, like learning customer behavior and efficient production -
FeatureOrganizational Strategy in the Era of IIoT
Companies need to reevaluate their operations from the ground up to fully take advantage of IIoT. -
FeatureWhy MQTT Is an Ideal Connectivity Protocol for the Industrial Internet of Things
MQTT appears to be a protocol with a good track record, good adoption, and unique suitability for industrial control systems and IIoT applications. -
FeatureWireless Process Instrumentation: An End-User's Perspective
Wireless technology for process instrumentation has the potential to bridge key gaps in a variety of industrial applications, including asset management solutions, monitoring, and noncritical alarming -
FeatureODVA General Meeting Focuses on Industrial Digitalization
By Bill Lydon More than 120 industry professionals from more than 50 companies attended to focus on supporting industrial digitalization through the association’s device connectivity technologies, which include the Common Industrial Protocol (CIP) and the network adaptations of CIP: EtherNet/IP, DeviceNet, ControlNet and CompoNet. -
Feature2019 PAR Insights from the Annual Pharmaceutical Automation Roundtable and Survey
By Bill Lydon The current state of pharma manufacturing maturity and the future of automation in the sector were important topics at the annual Pharmaceutical Automation Roundtable (PAR) held October 2019 at a Novo Nordisk facility. -
FeatureAI Revolution in OT Cybersecurity: Pen Testing and Forensics Unleashed
Integrating AI in digital forensics and penetration testing for OT systems offers substantial benefits. -
FeatureThe Critical Role of BCP and DR Planning in OT Cybersecurity: Lessons from the CrowdStrike Incident
The importance of robust business continuity planning and disaster recovery strategies in OT environments has never been more apparent. -
FeatureAddressing Cybersecurity Risks in Legacy OT Systems: A Practical Guide
To address these challenges, consider implementing strategies such as network segmentation, virtual patching, continuous monitoring and regular security audits. -
FeatureUniting Controls and OT Security Engineers for Stronger ICS Security
Controls engineers often face significant pressure when collaborating with OT cybersecurity teams due to several factors.
