Control Systems
Improving operator performance from field to control room
Digitally transforming operations in the control room can provide new methods for solving problems and improving optimization with increased automation. A refinery projected almost $200,000 in energy savings for five heat-exchangers in 90 days.
From simulation to computer-aided design of control systems
Cover Story: While simulation systems can help for control system programming design, a general-purpose programming language like C# can be used: First, some basic control system theory.
Why DDoS attacks are a major threat to industrial control systems
Distributed denial of service (DDoS) attacks can cause severe damage to an industrial control system (ICS) in the short- and long-term and have lasting impacts on the company affected.
Control system cybersecurity tips and tactics released
NIST has developed an infographic with steps control system owners/operators can take now to get started or refreshed on their cybersecurity journey and to help manage their control system cybersecurity risks.
The importance of ICS security
Industrial control system (ICS) cybersecurity is growing in importance as cyber attacks increase and there are some basic tenets companies can follow in their journey.
Choosing between TAP and SPAN ports for an ICS security solution
SPAN and TAP ports can help companies utilize industrial control system (ICS) security solutions for aging infrastructures and networks.
Control loops benefit more than control systems
The world is filled with missing feedback loops that could improve performance if those loops were closed. Learn how your automation knowledge can help others.
What the IEC 62443 standard does for industrial cybersecurity
IEC 62443 is the international standard for the security for industrial automation control systems (IACS) and its importance is growing as networks and controllers become intertwined.
How open systems support end users
End users have been vocal about wanting open systems, and automation vendors are responding by delivering systems compliant with international standards.
ICS cybersecurity company appoints CEO
John Adams was appointed Chief Executive Officer (CEO) by Mission Secure, an industrial control system (ICS) cybersecurity company.