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 Video | May 7, 2012

Automation Applied: Virus Prevention Using Deep Packet Inspection, part 2

In the first video, Eric Byres, cto and vp Engineering of Tofino Security, a Belden Co., shows how a worm can attack a PLC/HMI in a simulated Oil and Gas environment. This video sees Deep Packet Inspection in action to prevent a USB thumb drive attack. (Approximate Time - 1:56)
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Feature Article
 | May 5, 2012

Security Appliance Protects Against USB-Stick-Delivered Malware

Officials at a water plant in U.S. Midwest recently got alarmed when a maintenance technician traveling in Russia innocently ran remote diagnostics on the plant back in the U.S.
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Video | May 4, 2012

Automation Applied: Virus Prevention Using Deep Packet Inspection, part 1

Eric Byres, cto and vp Engineering of Tofino Security, a Belden Company, provides a look at how viruses attack a PLC/HMI with out Deep Packet Inspection via an USB memory stick. (Approximate Time - 3:24)
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Video | May 4, 2012

Technology Roadmap: Deep Packet Inspection for SCADA and Process Controls

Eric Byres, cto and vp Engineering of Tofino Security, a Belden Company, provides a quick tutorial on how Deep Packet Inspection provides a more thorough defense for Industrial Control Systems. Visit www.automationworld.com/video to see how a worm will shut down a PLC soon! (Approximate Time - 2:59)
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Case Application
 | May 3, 2012

Network Security Matures

From oil platforms to auto parts manufacturing, the how-to of industrial network protection is improving in this post-Stuxnet world.
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Feature Article
 | May 2, 2012

Securing Personnel Remains Critical

No matter how sophisticated technology gets, security will always have a human element.
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Conference Lineup is Set
News
 | April 12, 2012

Industry Leaders To Take the Stage at The Automation Conference

Summit Media Group’s newest event – developed for users of industrial automation technology – takes place May 22-23 in suburban Chicago and will include a first-of-its-kind panel discussion on Etherne
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Feature Article
 | March 31, 2012

The Stuxnet Effect on Cyber Security

Nearly two years after the revelation that a computer worm had been deliberately created to target industrial systems, Automation World checks in with industrial cyber security experts to see how much
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Feature Article
 | March 31, 2012

ICS Cyber Security: Where to Start

If you’re working at or operating a facility where little has been done to implement an effective cyber security plan for the industrial control system (ICS), it’s definitely time to start putting ser
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Feature Article
 | March 31, 2012

What About Whitelisting?

One security tactic gaining momentum in the industrial sector is whitelisting. This security method involves a layer of security that only allows pre-approved applications to run on the system.
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Video | March 23, 2012

Process Automation Track at The Automation Conference

David Greenfield, Media & Events Director, provides an update on the Process Automation track at The Automation Conference.
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Tech Abstract
 | March 12, 2012

Resilient Wireless Data Communication for Critical Infrastructure

NEW! Starting in 2012, the AW staff will provide abstracts of white papers, technical research or surveys in the automation space.
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White Paper | March 9, 2012

Resilient Wireless Data Communication for Critical Infrastructure

This 13-page white paper provides an introduction on wireless data communication systems, security issues and strategies to thwart breaches to devices and networks.
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Perspective
 | March 5, 2012

Control System Security: Are Users Missing the Point?

Joel Langill, who may be better known as the SCADAhacker (scadahacker.com), is recognized throughout the manufacturing and processing industries for his work evaluating and securing industrial control
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SCADA Security System
News
 | February 28, 2012

SCADA Cyber Security Appliance Released

Cyber security hardware / software combination protects industrial networks against USB stick delivered malware like StuxNet.
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