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Does phishing really work?
April 26, 2013
You’re making a big deal about phishing and spear phishing. Does anybody fall for that? » more
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April 26, 2013
You’re making a big deal about phishing and spear phishing. Does anybody fall for that? » more
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What's the best engineering-related gift from or for an engineer?
February 13, 2013
Engineers can give good (or bad) gifts like anyone else. We want to hear about good engineering-related gifts you have given or received for various gift-giving opportunities. » more
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February 13, 2013
Engineers can give good (or bad) gifts like anyone else. We want to hear about good engineering-related gifts you have given or received for various gift-giving opportunities. » more
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Do I need Java or not? How do I know?
January 22, 2013
Determining what you have on your computer is a first step to greater security. Java is a case in point. » more
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January 22, 2013
Determining what you have on your computer is a first step to greater security. Java is a case in point. » more
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How do I know if a wireless app is secure?
September 26, 2012
Before you download that new app, is there some way to tell if it is secure? Here are five questions you can ask. » more
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September 26, 2012
Before you download that new app, is there some way to tell if it is secure? Here are five questions you can ask. » more
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Where is all the wireless process instrumentation?
September 18, 2012
The catalog of native wireless instrumentation devices is still pretty thin. What’s holding this process back? » more
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September 18, 2012
The catalog of native wireless instrumentation devices is still pretty thin. What’s holding this process back? » more
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What’s the SIC code for Industrial Automation and Control Systems Integrators?
August 22, 2012
CSIA has advocated for a NAICS code for automation and control system integrators. » more
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August 22, 2012
CSIA has advocated for a NAICS code for automation and control system integrators. » more
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Are thumb drives a real cyber threat?
July 20, 2012
Are stories of cyber attacks via malicious thumb drives for real, or some sort of scary urban legend? » more
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July 20, 2012
Are stories of cyber attacks via malicious thumb drives for real, or some sort of scary urban legend? » more
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What exactly is "the cloud?”
May 31, 2012
We see the term everywhere, but does it have a specific meaning? » more
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May 31, 2012
We see the term everywhere, but does it have a specific meaning? » more
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Converting DC Voltages
May 03, 2012
Solid-state devices that change dc voltages without transformers are getting to be more common. » more
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May 03, 2012
Solid-state devices that change dc voltages without transformers are getting to be more common. » more
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Choosing analog communication protocols
March 30, 2012
Are all HART-enabled instruments 4-20 mA? Are there other options? » more
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March 30, 2012
Are all HART-enabled instruments 4-20 mA? Are there other options? » more
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Is it practical to use Ethernet for all industrial networking?
March 09, 2012
As industries seek to consolidate and reduce the variety of networking approaches, how far can you go? » more
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March 09, 2012
As industries seek to consolidate and reduce the variety of networking approaches, how far can you go? » more
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Are cloud communication protocols secure?
March 02, 2012
There’s security and there’s security. While a hacker might not break the encrypted communication directly, that doesn’t mean there aren’t other ways. » more
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March 02, 2012
There’s security and there’s security. While a hacker might not break the encrypted communication directly, that doesn’t mean there aren’t other ways. » more
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Progress on EDDL and FDT protocol convergence
February 15, 2012
Work has been underway since last fall. Is there any progress yet? » more
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February 15, 2012
Work has been underway since last fall. Is there any progress yet? » more
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What’s happened to acid rain?
February 02, 2012
If we don’t see it in the news, does that mean it has gone away? » more
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February 02, 2012
If we don’t see it in the news, does that mean it has gone away? » more
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Mixing instrumentation protocols
January 26, 2012
Is it possible to use both HART and fieldbus devices in the same environment? » more
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January 26, 2012
Is it possible to use both HART and fieldbus devices in the same environment? » more
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