In-depth analysis of the best industrial cybersecurity (OT) solutions to secure SCADA systems, automation, and critical infrastructure from modern threats.
Delve into the heart of the story of Stuxnet, the first malware designed as a physical weapon, and discover how it revolutionized the security of operational technology (OT) systems.
In-depth exploration of the synergy between Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs) and the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT). Discover why PLCs remain the cornerstone of real-time control, ensuring reliability and safety in the face of industrial digitization and Industry 4.0 challenges.
OT System Security: Discover the Most Common Vulnerabilities and How to Prevent Them
Discover the essential network architectures for Industry 4.0: focus on redundancy, MRP and PRP protocols to ensure seamless availability.
This technical article details the essential methods for securing industrial programmable automation devices (APIs) in an operational technology (OT) environment. We explore robust authentication, PKI certificate management, system hardening techniques, and proactive supervision, relying on standards like IEC 62443 to ensure the cyber-physical resilience of critical infrastructures.
In-depth analysis of the surge in ransomware attacks targeting industrial environments. This article explores the IT/OT convergence, inherent vulnerabilities in control systems, economic motivations of cybercriminals, and essential defense strategies compliant with standards like IEC 62443 and the NIST CSF.
Discover how Node-RED, a visual programming platform based on flows, revolutionizes the supervision of industrial programmable logic controllers (PLCs) in an OT environment. This detailed technical article explores connectivity to PLCs (Modbus TCP, OPC UA), the creation of interactive dashboards, contextual alert management, and the implementation of advanced automation logic, while addressing cybersecurity considerations according to the IEC 62443 standard.
This technical article details and compares the four primary programming languages defined by the IEC 61131-3 standard: Ladder Diagram (LD), Structured Text (ST), Function Block Diagram (FBD), and Sequential Function Chart (SFC). It explores their paradigms, advantages, disadvantages, and optimal use cases in industrial automation, integrating cybersecurity considerations (IEC 62443) and demonstrative code snippets.
A comprehensive engineering guide on selecting Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs) for small-scale automation in 2026, focusing on IIoT integration, cybersecurity standards, and deterministic performance.
Dive into the behind-the-scenes story of the LockerGoga attack that paralyzed Norwegian Hydro. A tale of industrial chaos, heroic resilience, and crucial lessons for OT cybersecurity.