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Safety & Security

Schneider Electric and BitSight cooperate

Schneider Electric and BitSight are pooling their expertise to make OT systems more resilient to cyber risks. Other OT providers are also invited to take part in the project.

Cyberattacks

Small companies in particular underestimate the danger

Advancing digitalization is placing new demands on companies. It is no longer enough to use the internet for operations, companies must also arm themselves against digital attacks: not all business leaders in the North East are aware of this.

Cybersecurity 2023

Seven important security approaches

Companies will need new cybersecurity approaches in 2023 as criminals continue to develop their attacks in line with the state of the art. Security expert Imperva provides an overview of seven cyber security issues that companies should be prepared for in 2023.

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Ensuring product safety in the IoT in the long term

Systematically maintaining the cyber security of products in the field over the entire product life cycle is the task of PSIRT - the Product Security Incident Response Teams.

The weak points of OT security

How vulnerable are OT environments? Companies can get an idea at the ISH at Munich Airport. Michael Walser, CTO at Sematicon, explains which risks companies should be aware of.

ISH at Munich Airport

Training environment for security experts

The Information Security Hub (ISH) at Munich Airport is an immersive training facility where cyberattacks are simulated. Marc Lindike, Head of Information Security Assurance at Munich Airport, explains the aims of this unique environment in an interview.

Microsoft 365

Data protection officer wants to talk to industry about Office software

The federal and state data protection authorities have raised concerns about a widely used piece of software from the US company Microsoft - and have passed a resolution. According to the Thuringian State Data Protection Commissioner, this has far-reaching consequences.

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The anniversary control

20 years ago, Pilz introduced the small controller 'PNOZmulti': 'Wiring with the mouse' was a pioneering innovation at the time. What has happened since then? Lilli Fuchs, International Marketing Manager at Pilz and responsible for 'her' product, answers these questions.

Sematicon

Simple cryptography for industry and IoT

At the joint stand with Microsoft, Sematicon presented cryptographic hardware modules from the se.SAM series for industry together with the industrial cyber security solution and maintenance log se.MIS.

Euchner at the SPS 2022

Safety switch with 'FlexFunction'

The CTS safety switch from Euchner can be used for swing or sliding doors or for the smallest door radii.

Schmersal at the SPS 2022

PL d easily accessible

Schmersal has launched new variants of the multifunctional SRB-E series of safety relay modules.

SSV at the SPS 2022

IoT components according to cybersecurity standard

The development of an industrial IoT application is still a major challenge due to its overall complexity. An adaptive building block concept for industrial IoT applications can speed up the development process and ensure security in accordance with IEC 62443.

Software monetization through subscription models

The use of software in the industry can be monetized by means of subscriptions, feature-on-demand or pay-per-use. This must be organized and secured with the help of suitable protection and licensing technology. Wibu-Systems shows how it works.

Stephan Strohmeier, NewTec

"The machine hardware must enable updates"

The industry is increasingly threatened by cyberattacks - and the linking of IT and OT to the IIoT makes it vulnerable. How can you arm yourself against cyber threats? Stephan Strohmeier from NewTec takes a stand.

Schmersal at the SPS 2022

The machine safety expert

Tec.nicum - the service division of the Schmersal Group - is presenting an "immaterial" product at SPS: a new qualification. Tobias Keller, Global Safety Consulting Coordinator at Tec.nicum, reveals what it's all about.

Pilz at the SPS 2022

Solution package for safeguarding AGVs

Pilz presents a safety and security solution package for safeguarding automated guided vehicles (AGVs).

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Evaluation of machine safety

With 'Machinery Safety Evaluation' (MSE), Pilz offers a new service for evaluating the machinery safety of existing machines. Operators get a quick overview of the safety and compliance status of their machinery on a dashboard.

With focus: Drive technology

The e-paper of issue 11/2022

Automation specialists are in the process of laying the foundations for the introduction of apps into automation; IT functionality is set to move into the OT world. Also in this issue: customized machine safety, self-aware drive units and simulators for autonomous systems.