Plant Safety and Security News, Trends, and Products
Hacker Report: More malware in 2011
Hacktivism and cyberwar, more profit-oriented malware, social media, social engineering and... » more
Password Reuse - Control networks double the risk
Control system vendors continue to bury hidden "default" passwords in their system which can fall... » more
Stuxnet Video: Mitigation strategy outlined
Part II of a video series on the Stuxnet worm one strategy that can help mitigate attacks like... » more
Engineers choose Siemens Simatic ET200pro Fail Safe Controller as best in class
The Simatic ET 200pro Fail Safe Controller from Siemens was awarded the 2011 Engineers' Choice... » more
Networked safety in three steps
Networked safety is increasing, where programmable controllers replace relays, doing for functional... » more
Control unit allows flexibility of parameter selection for inputs, outputs
The new “eloFlex” system from elobau has been designed for the flexibility of parameter selection... » more
Machine Safety - A Review of 2010 Developments
Machine Safety topics have covered the gamut throughout 2010 from regulations and industry... » more
OSHA hikes scrutiny of chemical plants, refineries
The feds are intensifying their watch of refineries and chemical plants. OSHA's scrutiny of the... » more
Butterfly ‘Blast Badge’ a Brain Buttress
A butterfly could be a lifesaver for soldiers in war, or even down the road, workers in an... » more
Cyber Attack Report: Outages Last 50 Hours
The average global outage times for cyber attacks is coming in at 50 hours or just over six working... » more
DHS Launches Cyber Center
To ensure a secure operating environment, there needs to be top flight communication and the... » more
Shodan Finds Vulnerable Control Systems
Most hackers have been using Google Hacks for some time to find specific sites based on banner... » more
Safety Feature: Keeping Disaster in Check
Five years ago a huge fireball lifted the lid off the Buncefield Oil Storage Depot in... » more
WIB Security Standard Released
The first international standard that outlines a set of specific requirements focusing on cyber... » more
Talk to Me: Want it Secure? Certify
There is not one end user in the industry that does not want to make sure he or she has a secure... » more
Fed Report: Wireless Works, But Remains Vulnerable
Wireless networking continues its growth curve, there is no doubt. Government agencies now have the... » more
Automation System: Risk and Reward
Today’s automation systems are a hybrid of mission-specific control technologies and Windows-based... » more
DHS: Cyber attacks against infrastructure increasing
This year as seen a rise in cyber attacks aimed at taking over control systems that operate... » more
Malware Report: USB Devices Trigger Attacks
From the mighty blast of Stuxnet to just an everyday cyber infection, it is abundantly clear USB... » more
Stuxnet Mitigation: Defense in Depth Needed
Stuxnet experts are jumping out from everywhere saying they know how to mitigate the worm and clear... » more
Hacker Report: More malware in 2011Hacktivism and cyberwar, more profit-oriented malware, social media, social engineering and... » more
Password Reuse - Control networks double the riskControl system vendors continue to bury hidden "default" passwords in their system which can fall... » more
Stuxnet Video: Mitigation strategy outlinedPart II of a video series on the Stuxnet worm one strategy that can help mitigate attacks like... » more
Engineers choose Siemens Simatic ET200pro Fail Safe Controller as best in classThe Simatic ET 200pro Fail Safe Controller from Siemens was awarded the 2011 Engineers' Choice... » more
Keeping OSHA 300 log can be a challenge
What happens when an injury is disclosed two months later? » more
What happens when an injury is disclosed two months later? » more
OSHA injury, illness recordkeeping
Injury and illness recordkeeping has always been an important part of OSHA's workplace safety... » more
Injury and illness recordkeeping has always been an important part of OSHA's workplace safety... » more
Circuit breaker enhancements promote safety, protect equipment
Eaton Corporation expanded circuit breaker capabilities to offer enhanced ground fault protection... » more
Eaton Corporation expanded circuit breaker capabilities to offer enhanced ground fault protection... » more
Networked safety in three stepsNetworked safety is increasing, where programmable controllers replace relays, doing for functional... » more
Security: Lose more than your mobile device while traveling
Security of automation and control systems could be at risk during the travel season, if smart... » more
Security of automation and control systems could be at risk during the travel season, if smart... » more
Control unit allows flexibility of parameter selection for inputs, outputsThe new “eloFlex” system from elobau has been designed for the flexibility of parameter selection... » more
Machine Safety - A Review of 2010 DevelopmentsMachine Safety topics have covered the gamut throughout 2010 from regulations and industry... » more
Conducting an arc flash study
Consulting engineers have an opportunity to provide real-time arc flash diagnostics remotely to... » more
Consulting engineers have an opportunity to provide real-time arc flash diagnostics remotely to... » more
OSHA hikes scrutiny of chemical plants, refineriesThe feds are intensifying their watch of refineries and chemical plants. OSHA's scrutiny of the... » more
Butterfly ‘Blast Badge’ a Brain ButtressA butterfly could be a lifesaver for soldiers in war, or even down the road, workers in an... » more
Cyber Attack Report: Outages Last 50 HoursThe average global outage times for cyber attacks is coming in at 50 hours or just over six working... » more
DHS Launches Cyber CenterTo ensure a secure operating environment, there needs to be top flight communication and the... » more
Shodan Finds Vulnerable Control SystemsMost hackers have been using Google Hacks for some time to find specific sites based on banner... » more
Safety Feature: Keeping Disaster in CheckFive years ago a huge fireball lifted the lid off the Buncefield Oil Storage Depot in... » more
WIB Security Standard ReleasedThe first international standard that outlines a set of specific requirements focusing on cyber... » more
Talk to Me: Want it Secure? CertifyThere is not one end user in the industry that does not want to make sure he or she has a secure... » more
Fed Report: Wireless Works, But Remains VulnerableWireless networking continues its growth curve, there is no doubt. Government agencies now have the... » more
Automation System: Risk and RewardToday’s automation systems are a hybrid of mission-specific control technologies and Windows-based... » more
DHS: Cyber attacks against infrastructure increasingThis year as seen a rise in cyber attacks aimed at taking over control systems that operate... » more
Malware Report: USB Devices Trigger AttacksFrom the mighty blast of Stuxnet to just an everyday cyber infection, it is abundantly clear USB... » more
Stuxnet Mitigation: Defense in Depth NeededStuxnet experts are jumping out from everywhere saying they know how to mitigate the worm and clear... » more
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