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What Is an Industrial PC? How Plant-Floor Computers Differ From Standard Hardware
An industrial PC is built to survive exactly what kills a standard desktop tower on a plant floor. Dust cakes the intake fan until it seizes. A forklift’s vibration works a memory module loose. A summer without air conditioning pushes the CPU past its rated…
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Industry Insights: Why the DYNICS’ Cybersecurity FlyAway Kit is a Game-Changer for Tactical Deployments
In an era where mobility, cybersecurity, and rapid deployment are critical, the DYNICS’ Cybersecurity FlyAway Kit is emerging as a standout solution across defense, government, and first responder sectors. What is the Flyaway Kit? More than just a piece of…
Behind the Grid: What You Need to Know About NERC CIP-015-1
Critical infrastructure cybersecurity may be facing a turning point given funding cuts proposed by the government. For instance, Cybersecurity Dive reports that cuts to CISA’s budget would impact “funding for vulnerability assessments, training sessions and shared…
Industry Insights: Mapping the Network with SDN
With the rise of AI in operations, software-defined networking or SDN is more important than ever. AI offers enhanced analytics, but SDN provides the core management needed to process the data efficiently. With SDN, you avoid bottlenecks, which ultimately leads to…
National Security and Military Reports Shine Light on OT Cybersecurity
Honeywell recently released a new study showing that ransomware threats against industrial operators and manufacturers have grown significantly. Specifically, the study found that ransomware attacks increased by 46% in the first quarter of 2025. While this increase…
Industry Insights: The Challenges Remain the Same
April and May were jam-packed with industry events. Our team went from the Level Zero Conference to ControlsCon to Automate 2025 in Detroit. Now that our bags are unpacked and we’ve had time to process, the industry insight is clear: the common challenges remain…
The Evolution of OT & ICS Cybersecurity
As the World Economic Forum reported earlier this year, more than 600 residential buildings in Ukraine experienced heating disruption when attacked by malware known as FrostyGoop malware. This came as experts became aware of PIPEDREAM, which World Economic Forum…
Industry Insights: Bringing Together Hardware and Cybersecurity
At the beginning of this year, Industrial Cyber reported that “The U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) released six industrial control systems (ICS) advisories and updated an ICS medical advisory, issuing cybersecurity advisories to the…
A Status Update on Critical Infrastructure
This month, a vulnerability identified in the Lantronix XPort, a device globally used product across manufacturing, energy, and other critical infrastructure industries. Specifically, the CISA has flagged an issue with the Lantronix XPort. The XPort enables remote…
Industry Insights: Protecting Critical Infrastructure Facilities
OT cybersecurity attacks have become a significant concern for critical infrastructure operators and a major part of our conversations with clients and others in the industry. Not only are they dangerous, but they’re extremely costly. According to the 2024 IBM Cost…
Critical Infrastructure Is More Than Oil and Gas
While oil and gas may be top of mind when it comes to critical infrastructure, the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) categorizes 16 sectors as critical infrastructure. As StateScoop describes, these “systems and networks are considered so…
The Value of Manufacturing in America
In an article for Forbes, Dave Evans highlighted two very important stats. One came from the Financial Times, stating that “57% of U.S. industries would take 6 months to recover after 1 week of transport disruptions.” The other from the 2024 State of Manufacturing…
Industry Insights: The Power of Microsegmentation – Simplifying IEC 62443 Zones and Conduits for OT Network Security
In today’s manufacturing and critical infrastructure environments, network security is no longer optional—it’s essential. The rise of connected devices and operational technology (OT) systems has introduced new vulnerabilities, making it critical for organizations…
