Security

The First Step to Increasing Cybersecurity

There are a number of straightforward and understandable steps companies can take to protect their operations from cyberattacks. The first is to analyze operational vulnerabilities.

April 27, 2021

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Security

Preventing Internal Cyberattacks Could Save Companies Millions

Cyberattacks in the U.S. have the highest cost of any global nation, with an average cost of $8.64 million per occurrence for companies suffering an attack.

April 20, 2021

IIoT

Two Key Areas of Cybersecurity Vulnerability in Manufacturing

By better understanding operational weaknesses, manufacturers can guard against future threats. Read about two key areas that require assessment.

April 13, 2021

IIoT

Facilities Optimize Cost-Saving Sustainability With MnTAP | Digital Innovation Production Amid the COVID-19 Pandemic

On this "Take Five" episode, editor Aaron Hand tackles how COVID-19 accelerated food and beverage producers digital transformation journeys. Melissa Griffen covers how an intern program's sustainable solutions drove cost saving for Minnesota companies.

April 9, 2021

Security

Cybersecurity Risk 101: The Difference Between IT and OT Attacks

There are two categories of cyberattacks that increase cybersecurity risk and create a potential avenue for cybercriminals to access the organization.

April 6, 2021

Security

Manufacturing Cybersecurity: Critical Components for Risk Assessment

By the second quarter of 2020, cyberattacks targeting manufacturers accounted for 33% of all incidents across all industries with losses totaling hundreds of millions of dollars. Small businesses are also at risk.

March 28, 2021

Automation

Fast-Track Fulfillment of a Frozen Food Favorite

Now better positioned to keep up with yearly double-digit growth of its popular Uncrustables line, The J. M. Smucker Company creates a highly automated facility that boasts the largest single baking line in the world.

June 5, 2020

Security

OpX Tool Seeks to Help Manufacturers with Remote Equipment Access

The OpX Leadership Network evaluates various approaches to ensuring safe and secure remote equipment access in plants.

February 6, 2020

Security

How Kellogg Manages Cybersecurity Risks in Manufacturing

Seeing the writing on the wall as Mondelēz and other global companies became collateral damage in ransomware attacks, Kellogg set out to create a cybersecurity strategy that would keep it out of the headlines.

January 9, 2020

Software

How serious are you about alarm management?

An Automation World reader survey detects a rising interest in alarm management best practices. It finds that, though many users are investing in new software, many are also missing the boat by giving their alarm philosophy short shrift.

October 2, 2019

Security

Focusing on Digital Plant Safety

Manufacturers and OEMs must understand that there are many sides to machine safety, including standards, regulations, functional requirements, technology, and even unforeseen circumstances.

October 2, 2019

IIoT

Understanding IoT cybersecurity risks

Deloitte and Dragos share the top threats to organizations and the need for a secure-by-design approach to the Internet of Things.

August 30, 2019

IIoT

Battle for Cybersecurity Spreads to Sensors

Even the lowest level of the Purdue model has become a target for hackers who want to attack manufacturing facilities. Automation vendors are scrambling to help users defend sensors and other intelligent devices.

August 29, 2019