Three questions for... Phoenix Contact
Taking the necessary measures to protect against cyberattacks is given varying degrees of priority in companies. However, any negligence gives attackers a technological advantage. Dr. Lutz Jänicke reveals how damage can be reduced and avoided.
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With increasing networking, there are inevitably new points of attack for cybercrime. In our series "3 questions to ..." on the topic of industrial security, security experts explain whether German companies are sufficiently protected and where there is a need for action.
read more...The higher a company's level of networking, the greater the demands on IT security. Similarly, the risk of a cyberattack increases, against which manufacturing companies can protect themselves using specific tools. Alexander Heckl explains the possibilities.
read more...Experts warn that it is not a question of whether a company or production facility will be the target of a cyber attack, but when. The shifting attack surface for cyber attacks is creating a growing need for security solutions at the edge.
read more...The SRO 022 safety module with two safe, dual-channel outputs from Sigmatek meets the safety requirements of SIL 3, PL e.
read more...In the European Economic Area, the requirements of the Machinery Directive apply to manufacturers of machinery. Their specifications must be complied with before a machine is placed on the market. Many safety regulations must already be observed during the design phase.
read more...The coded safety switches 'PSENcode' from Pilz, which are based on RFID transponder technology, now offer a further solution for space-critical applications.
read more...The development effort for functional safety is hardly affordable, especially for small and medium-sized companies - particularly from an economic point of view. A certified safety construction kit can provide a remedy here.
read more...Schlegel has added an emergency stop for the 22.3 mm installation opening to the 'Shortron M12' series. The small and compact FRVKOO_M001 with rotary release has protection class IP65/IP67 from the front and IP65 from the rear and is therefore also suitable for environments with splash water.
read more...The increasing networking of systems in the Internet of Things and in the self-driving vehicle of the future makes it necessary to design drive solutions that are both functionally safe and resistant to external manipulation. How can this combination be achieved?
read more...By systematically considering security throughout the entire development process of machines and systems, it is possible to ensure that vulnerabilities in products are minimized despite the large number of new functions and technologies. The implementation.
read more...Networking is the be-all and end-all of the smart factory. Certificates ensure that machines and devices are clearly identifiable and can communicate securely with each other. However, these require secure handling and storage.
read more...Software is penetrating products, devices and areas where it seemed impossible. Developers have to deal intensively with the software in these products and the resulting consequences and adopt an engineer's perspective: Engineering is required.
read more...As the new President of the VDE, Prof. Dr. Armin Schnettler, CEO Energy Business at Siemens Energy, wants to focus on safety, security and sustainability.
read more...At our virtual industry trade fair, Wibu-Systems will show how protection and licensing work in the age of Industry 4.0. In the presentation, you will learn how flexible license models enable new sources of revenue.
read more...The safety systems integrated into systems or machines must be designed in such a way that they do not interrupt production processes and keep system productivity at a high level. What can transponder-coded guard locking do?
read more...The Schmersal Group has restarted production at its global sites following a massive cyber attack. Schmersal had previously been warned that cyber criminals were planning a targeted attack on the company network.
read more...Safety switches based on capacitive buttons enable fatigue-free working. They can also be part of two-hand controls that prevent incorrect or inattentive operation with just one hand or another part of the body.
read more...2019 was not an easy year for Pilz: the automation specialist had to cope with a drop in sales and a cyber attack. However, the attack opened up new opportunities.
read more...Corona is changing many things, including our conferences. The forum was previously planned in Stuttgart and is now moving to the digital world due to the current situation.
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