Articles & News on Connectivity & Cybersecurity

Getting IIoT Networks Ready for the Future

  • by Roger Chen
  • October 30, 2023
  • Feature

Three tips can enhance network preparedness and help secure IIoT networks. This feature originally appeared in the AUTOMATION 2023: Cybersecurity & Connectivity ebook published in September.

Mitigate Four Cyber Threats Facing Automated Factories

  • by Mars Cheng
  • October 27, 2023
  • Feature

As IT and OT systems converge, attackers have more factory OT network entry points. This feature originally appeared in the AUTOMATION 2023: Cybersecurity & Connectivity ebook published in September.

Registration Now Open for the 28th Annual ARC Industry Leadership Forum

  • October 27, 2023
  • News

Join us in Orlando From Feb. 4-8 at the 28th Annual ARC Industry Forum to speed up your digitalization, sustainability and energy transition initiatives with strategies and stories from your peers.  

Managing Network Security

  • by Charlie Norz
  • October 26, 2023
  • Feature

Which Ethernet switch do you use? That can be very important when it comes to cybersecurity. This feature originally appeared in the AUTOMATION 2023: Cybersecurity & Connectivity ebook published in September.

Leverage Automation to Empower Zero Trust

  • by Zac Amos
  • October 26, 2023
  • Feature

The zero-trust network access (ZTNA) model has been a game-changer for several organizations. It can become even better with the power of artificial intelligence.

New Report Highlights the Essential Role of Energy Efficiency in Meeting Net Zero Targets

  • October 26, 2023
  • News

Actions show energy efficiency’s financial upside: annual cost savings of $437 billion by 2030.

Look for Cybersecurity Features in Edge Controllers, I/O

  • by Benson Hougland
  • October 25, 2023
  • Feature

Built-in security options help users build a more secure network for connected automation. This feature originally appeared in the AUTOMATION 2023: Cybersecurity & Connectivity ebook published in September.

Rockwell Automation Presents: What’s New in Software at Automation Fair This Year

  • October 25, 2023
  • News

Rockwell Automation, Inc., the world’s largest company dedicated to industrial automation and digital transformation, is excited to debut innovative and groundbreaking industrial software at Automation Fair 2023 in November.

Zscaler ThreatLabz Finds a 400% Increase in IoT and OT Malware Attacks Year-over-Year

  • October 25, 2023
  • News

The Zscaler ThreatLabz 2023 Enterprise IoT and OT Threat Report has uncovered manufacturing and education sectors targeted the most, with education realizing a nearly 1000% increase in IoT malware attacks.

Easy Realization of Open VPN

  • by Barry Turner
  • October 24, 2023
  • Feature

Using an edge controller as your OpenVPN solution can provide a reliable solution that addresses both plant floor and remote location network connectivity requirements.