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NIS2 compliance for industrial networks: Are you ready?

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NIS2 compliance for industrial networks: Are you ready?

Since the European Union (EU) signed the second version of the Network and Information Security (NIS2) Directive in December 2022, there has been a real frenzy all around Europe about it. NIS2 is now on top of the priority lists of most European Chief Information Security Officers (CISO). But do you know what it is? And most importantly, should you be concerned? You probably have no choice but to comply with NIS2 The short answer…

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Digitizing the Physical World: Insights from Cisco Live Melbourne and the Industrial IoT Industry Summit

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Digitizing the Physical World: Insights from Cisco Live Melbourne and the Industrial IoT Industry Summit

A few weeks ago, I attended Cisco Live Melbourne, and it was truly a pleasure to meet and connect with leaders, gain knowledge from customers, and hear speakers from various sectors. I had the wonderful opportunity to speak in an Innovation Talk session alongside one of our very own Industrial IoT (IIoT) customers, Joseph Ozdemir from Mineral Resources Limited. Mineral Resources is focused on innovation in four growth pillars – lithium, iron ore, energy, and…

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Cisco wins Manufacturing Solution of the Year award for integrating industrial security with networking

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Cisco wins Manufacturing Solution of the Year award for integrating industrial security with networking

We are thrilled to announce that Cisco’s unified OT security and networking architecture is named “Smart Manufacturing Solution of the Year” in the 2024 IoT Breakthrough Awards. Industrial security can be a complex undertaking, and yet OT security is quintessential for modern Industrial IoT (IIoT) operations. IIoT systems generally contain a variety of interconnected systems and technologies, each with its own security needs. Some of these are older and not designed with modern security threats…

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Next generation digital substation WAN

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Next generation digital substation WAN

The Cisco Substation Automation solution enables utilities to support new business models, expand capacity, integrate renewable energy sources, reduce operational costs, reduce risks to grid operations, and meet regulatory requirements. The solution supports more than just the core supervisory control and data acquisition (SCADA) systems, adding key use cases involving protection of key assets and power management. Its technology upgrades and network management capabilities reduce operational costs by reducing the network footprint and automating key…

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Recapping Cisco industrial IoT’s journey: A year of security, simplification and innovation

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Recapping Cisco industrial IoT’s journey: A year of security, simplification and innovation

The end of the year and the start of the next is always a time of retrospection and celebration. In this blog, we’ll take a look back at the key topics and trends that defined the industrial IoT journey in 2023. Security, security, security Theme of simplify IT for OT Sustainability New product innovations AI for industrial Security, security, security Protecting industrial operations from cyberthreats is critical and always top of mind. Empowering our industrial…

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Keeping the lights on: Brazilian power utility wins cybersecurity award for securing grid network with Cisco

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Keeping the lights on: Brazilian power utility wins cybersecurity award for securing grid network with Cisco

Cyberattacks on electric power utilities are on the rise. From 2020 to 2022, weekly attacks more than doubled. An attack that exploits a vulnerability in intelligent electronic devices (IEDs) like power distribution units, relay, and circuit breakers can turn off the lights in a neighborhood or entire city. On the surface, it seems simple enough to remediate vulnerabilities as soon as they’re reported—for example, by upgrading firmware. Fact is, detecting and remediating vulnerabilities in operational…

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Secure your critical roadways infrastructure as you digitize and resolve congestion

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Secure your critical roadways infrastructure as you digitize and resolve congestion

As a Londoner, it was slightly bitter-sweet to see London highlighted in the opening line of the INRIX Global Traffic Scorecard for 2022. Particularly as it is listed as the most congested city in the world. However, London isn’t alone, and congestion is clearly a global issue. Chicago and Paris are a close second and third on the list, with drivers in each city annually facing more than 130 lost hours in traffic due to…

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Powering up in harsh environments: Five questions to ask before selecting the right industrial PoE switch

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Powering up in harsh environments: Five questions to ask before selecting the right industrial PoE switch

When it comes to cables, less is more. With power over ethernet (PoE), ethernet cables do double duty, carrying DC power as well as data. PoE saves the costs of power supplies, cables, and outlets for devices like access points, cameras, desk phones, digital signage, lighting systems, and now, increasingly desktops and laptops. PoE reduces OpEx by simplifying and centralizing low voltage management as well as reducing the effort needed for installation and powering of…

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Is it time to virtualize your factory floor?

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Is it time to virtualize your factory floor?

Co-authored by Roland Wagner, CODESYS. Virtualization is well accepted in enterprise IT. Creating virtual versions of computing resources such as servers and storage, enables the consolidation of multiple physical resources into a single virtual environment. This allows for more efficient utilization of hardware and better resource management.  The value derived includes reduced capital expenditures, lower maintenance costs, increase flexibility and improved cybersecurity. However, virtualization is not so prevalent in industrial environments. Industrial Automation and Control…

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