Plant Safety and Security
Check that thumb drive at the door? Seriously?
Where is the line between security efforts that are symbolic, and those that have a real purpose? » more
Developing People: Making operators more effective
Tools and methods for creating an industrial operator workplace ready for the needs of today and tomorrow. Improved situational awareness and better handling of abnormal conditions helps operators... » more
Cover story: Giving your plant a cyber health checkup
Creating a strong cyber security health regimen so you can defend against threats, external and internal. » more
Product Exclusive: Faster, more accurate pressure transmitter
Siemens expands pressure transmitter portfolio with Sitrans p500 with response time of 88 ms and reference accuracy of 0.03% for quick, accurate responses to process changes. » more
Jump-starting human reliability
Eddie Habibi, founder and chief executive at PAS, sat down and talked with ISSSource Editor and Founder Gregory Hale just before the release of PAS’ Integrity iMOC, electronic Management of Change... » more
After iPad plant blast China urges safety
Chinese officials urge companies to reevaluate safety measures in plants across country » more
For end users: Security 101
If end users were not frightened before the Siemens 2011 Automation Summit, they are now as cyber security took center stage. » more
Grid security exercise from NERC
The grid security exercise will test NERC and the electricity industry’s crisis response plans and validate current readiness in response to a cyber incident. » more
Preparing for all types of attacks
There are intended and unintended hits, or attacks, on control systems and if you believe what one study says, 20% are intentional and 80% unintentional. » more
Get grounded; No hysteria
Instead of getting caught up in the hysteria of vulnerability or an attack, manufacturers have to understand their core technologies and make sure they protect them. » more
Plants safe, but need work
The NRC’s resident inspectors were sent to every U.S. nuclear power plant to examine the plants’ Severe Accident Management Guideline, which should contain or reduce the impact of accidents that... » more
Analyzing Stuxnet with Siemens
Two security experts at the 2011 Siemens Automation Summit talked about lessons learned during the Stuxnet affair. » more
Stuxnet: A turning point
This is an explosive new age of industrial productivity and with that brings a bigger risk for cyber attackers to hit manufacturers. » more
Cloud confusion as breaches pile up
According to survey, security remains a top concern for a large portion of cloud users with almost half suffering breaches over the past year » more
Safety hike after Yellowstone burst
Exxon Mobil took twice as long as it said it did to fully seal a pipeline that spilled 1,000 barrels of crude oil into the Yellowstone River, according to federal documents. » more
Defending your safety system
Some of the things the industry learned from Stuxnet were modern industrial control systems/SCADA systems are highly complex and interconnected » more
Chinese SCADA software vulnerable
ISS Source reports that attackers could remotely exploit two vulnerabilities found in industrial control system software made in China but used worldwide. » more
Think Again: Reach deeper for engineering inspiration
You don’t need to be faced with death in space to reach deeper, do more for humanity, inspire others, and be thankful for every moment. 7 lessons follow. » more
Power station in UK to use AMS Suite predictive software
Integrated asset management was chosen to reportedly ensure efficient work practices and inform business decisions. » more
Integrated asset management was chosen to reportedly ensure efficient work practices and inform business decisions. » more
Check that thumb drive at the door? Seriously?Where is the line between security efforts that are symbolic, and those that have a real purpose? » more
Developing People: Making operators more effectiveTools and methods for creating an industrial operator workplace ready for the needs of today and tomorrow. Improved situational awareness and better handling of abnormal conditions helps operators... » more
Cover story: Giving your plant a cyber health checkupCreating a strong cyber security health regimen so you can defend against threats, external and internal. » more
Product Exclusive: Faster, more accurate pressure transmitterSiemens expands pressure transmitter portfolio with Sitrans p500 with response time of 88 ms and reference accuracy of 0.03% for quick, accurate responses to process changes. » more
Jump-starting human reliabilityEddie Habibi, founder and chief executive at PAS, sat down and talked with ISSSource Editor and Founder Gregory Hale just before the release of PAS’ Integrity iMOC, electronic Management of Change... » more
After iPad plant blast China urges safetyChinese officials urge companies to reevaluate safety measures in plants across country » more
For end users: Security 101If end users were not frightened before the Siemens 2011 Automation Summit, they are now as cyber security took center stage. » more
Grid security exercise from NERCThe grid security exercise will test NERC and the electricity industry’s crisis response plans and validate current readiness in response to a cyber incident. » more
Preparing for all types of attacksThere are intended and unintended hits, or attacks, on control systems and if you believe what one study says, 20% are intentional and 80% unintentional. » more
Get grounded; No hysteriaInstead of getting caught up in the hysteria of vulnerability or an attack, manufacturers have to understand their core technologies and make sure they protect them. » more
Plants safe, but need workThe NRC’s resident inspectors were sent to every U.S. nuclear power plant to examine the plants’ Severe Accident Management Guideline, which should contain or reduce the impact of accidents that... » more
Analyzing Stuxnet with SiemensTwo security experts at the 2011 Siemens Automation Summit talked about lessons learned during the Stuxnet affair. » more
Stuxnet: A turning pointThis is an explosive new age of industrial productivity and with that brings a bigger risk for cyber attackers to hit manufacturers. » more
Cloud confusion as breaches pile upAccording to survey, security remains a top concern for a large portion of cloud users with almost half suffering breaches over the past year » more
Substation-hardened router becomes 3G certified by wireless carrier
GarrettCom's Magnum DX940 Industrial Router has been certified 3G by Verizon, giving the router wider access through power utility substations and other facilities. » more
GarrettCom's Magnum DX940 Industrial Router has been certified 3G by Verizon, giving the router wider access through power utility substations and other facilities. » more
Safety hike after Yellowstone burstExxon Mobil took twice as long as it said it did to fully seal a pipeline that spilled 1,000 barrels of crude oil into the Yellowstone River, according to federal documents. » more
Defending your safety systemSome of the things the industry learned from Stuxnet were modern industrial control systems/SCADA systems are highly complex and interconnected » more
Safety, security still top priorities for Honeywell
Honeywell looks to make the correct decisions to keep plants safe and secure and running continuously » more
Honeywell looks to make the correct decisions to keep plants safe and secure and running continuously » more
Chinese SCADA software vulnerableISS Source reports that attackers could remotely exploit two vulnerabilities found in industrial control system software made in China but used worldwide. » more
Think Again: Reach deeper for engineering inspirationYou don’t need to be faced with death in space to reach deeper, do more for humanity, inspire others, and be thankful for every moment. 7 lessons follow. » more
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