Safety via software
'Codesys Virtual Safe Control SL' brings functional safety to any standard hardware. The solution should be certified for FailSafe over Ethercat (FSoE) by the end of the year.
Germany is top 3 target for ransomware attacks
A recent report by the Var Group sheds light on the cyber security situation in Europe. The so-called Y-Report shows a significant increase in security incidents; the manufacturing industry is particularly affected.
read more...4.5 billion euro fine in six years
The GDPR turns six. Spain, Italy and Germany are the frontrunners when it comes to breaches of the General Data Protection Regulation. The individual data protection authorities have identified 2072 infringements, resulting in fines amounting to 4.5 billion euros.
read more...Field communication via IO-Link Safety
The manufacturer-independent, standardized communication system IO-Link has been further developed into a system that can also be used for functional safety. Manufacturers currently offer system solutions for IO-Link Safety (IOLS).
read more...New management in DACH region
Trend Micro bundles its business in Germany, Austria and Switzerland: Hannes Steiner is the new Vice President DACH, Nicholas Pook takes over responsibility for channel sales in the region.
read more...AI and ML in focus at the European Data Protection Day
January 28, 2024 is European Data Protection Day. Reason enough to raise awareness of privacy and data protection and sensitize people to relevant IT security issues. Here is a commentary by Carla Roncato, Vice President of Identity, WatchGuard.
read more...Manage IT and OT systems remotely
Maintaining and managing IT and OT infrastructures remotely is no trivial matter. The security standards defined by the BSI for remote maintenance solutions in the IT and OT environment are correspondingly high. An approach.
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