Ask the Experts: Cybersecurity standards
Question: What standard, guideline or regulation should I use to create a cybersecurity program, or should I wait until a standard is finalized? Answer: Waiting until a cybersecurity standard is...
View ArticleCybersecurity for Chemical Engineers
There was a time, not long ago, when most groups responsible for industrial control systems (ICS) in the chemical process industries (CPI) were not much worried about security. They had their firewalls...
View ArticleA new tool for improving Scada security
Last month, this company released its new Tofino Scada Security Simulator (TSSS), part of the Tofino Industrial Security Solution. The product is a complete control system in a box, designed to...
View ArticleIs your control system vulnerable to an attack?
Control and automation in the chemical process industries (CPI) have evolved by leaps and bounds over the past century, bringing along a host of benefits. As a result, today’s state-of-the-art...
View ArticleChemical Plant Security: Gating more than the perimeter
It was clear at the recent Chemical Sector Security Summit (Baltimore, Md., July 31-Aug. 1) that awareness of and activity in security for the chemical process industries (CPI) are growing. The annual...
View ArticleJapan's Information-technology Promotion Agency adopts ISASecure
The Japan Information-technology Promotion Agency (IPA; Japan; www.ipa.go.jp) has entered into a formal collaboration agreement with the ISA Security Compliance Institute (ISCI; Research Triangle...
View ArticleLights that can be seen even when its already bright out
Five new EZ-Light high-intensity indicators have been introduced to provide clear, long-range visibility in intense sunlight or brightly...
View ArticleSecuring Industrial Control Systems
While modern industrial control systems use many of the same computers, operating systems and networking components as conventional business networks, the two kinds of networks are managed very...
View ArticleCybersecurity: The challenges of interconnectivity
Interconnected devices in an industrial setting bring many advantages, and some challenges — the biggest of which is arguably cybersecurity...
View ArticleIndustrial Control Systems Security: The Owner-Operator’s Challenge
Ensuring the security of industrial control systems (ICS) can be a daunting and complex task, requiring expertise and experience in several areas from a variety of contributors. The rapid pace of...
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