OPC UA already offers a high level of security. However, the security mechanisms must be configured correctly with regard to possible threats. 'Stride', a methodology developed by Microsoft for systematic security threat analysis, is suitable for this purpose.
read more...The increasing networking of IT and OT means that traditional security measures are inadequate: they need to be supplemented by solutions that rely on isolation rather than detection. Virtualization can help here.
read more...The DIN EN ISO 13849-1 and DIN EN 62061 standards define requirements for the software development of safety functions, among other things. However, many people are unclear about how to implement these new requirements in detail. The upcoming 'Softema' tool is intended to provide support here.
read more...The Cybersecurity Agency will primarily focus on promoting research projects to protect citizens and infrastructure and will begin its work next year.
read more...In the age of Industry 4.0 and Big Data, the topic of IT security is becoming increasingly important. Computer&AUTOMATION has summarized product innovations from the field of security in a series of pictures.
read more...With increasing cycle times, machine functions are becoming more and more complex - against this background, the topic of functional safety is becoming increasingly important. Computer&AUTOMATION shows a selection of current products relating to this topic in a picture gallery.
read more...Due to its connection to the company network, the fax machine has become a security risk in companies: According to the VDE, telephone lines serve as a gateway for hackers. Unlike data lines, they are not protected by special security mechanisms.
read more...Security gaps in tracking apps
Tracking apps that parents can use to monitor the whereabouts of their children, for example, have consistent security gaps. They are so big that a hacker can easily create movement profiles of thousands of people.
read more...Rohde & Schwarz increases its stake in Lancom Systems to 100%. Together with subsidiary Rohde & Schwarz Cybersecurity, the Group is thus driving forward its strategy of becoming the largest European provider of network and cybersecurity solutions.
read more...According to a recent study by Trend Micro, companies are primarily concerned about the trust of their customers in the event of a cyberattack on IoT applications. Nevertheless, IoT security only plays a minor role for almost half of those surveyed.
read more...In the event of cyber incidents, special insurance policies cover both personal damage and third-party claims. Oliver Delvos, Team Leader Cyber Insurance at AIG for the DACH region, explains how this works and why companies should look into it now.
read more...Cyber security / SSL certificates
Website operators who still maintain an http site may be surprised these days that suddenly far fewer visitors are finding their way to them. One reason could be the final phase of Google's ambitious plan to make the internet more secure.
read more...With the Fully Protected Security Eco System, Janz Tec offers a toolkit that networks processes and supply chains and was developed with the highest possible level of security for IIoT applications in mind.
read more...In most companies, far more devices connect to the network every day than there are employees, including many personal smartphones, fitness trackers and digital assistants. For cyber criminals, this shadow IT is an attractive gateway into the company network.
read more...According to a recent Kaspersky study, which surveyed 320 cybersecurity managers responsible for industrial control systems worldwide in April/May 2018, 31% of companies had experienced at least one cybersecurity incident in the past year.
read more...Datalogic announces the launch of the SG4 Fieldbus light curtain integrated with the openSafety real-time safety communication protocol via Powerlink.
read more...The 'Forum Safety & Security' will take place from September 12 to 13 in the Stadthalle Sindelfingen (plus basic seminar on September 11). In addition to the top-class keynotes, the extensive program has now also been confirmed.
read more...The current controller from ifm electronic's 'ecomat' series for vehicles and mobile machinery has two independently operating 32-bit PLCs. One of them is certified as a safety controller (SIL2/PL d) with CANopen safety support.
read more...IUNO research project - Part 2
At the start of the series of articles on the national reference project IUNO in the April issue of Computer&AUTOMATION, the focus was on the sub-project 'Technology Data Marketplace'. The following article is now about the 'visual IT security control center'. What is behind it?
read more...Rockwell Automation introduces a network-enabled Safe-Torque-Off option module that enables safety-related and other functions to be transmitted over the same Ethernet/IP network.
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