Articles & News on Connectivity & Cybersecurity

Finding a Faster Fieldbus

  • by Jack Smith
  • May 3, 2023
  • Feature

Speed, flexibility and simplicity make EtherCAT a robust fieldbus contender. This feature originally appeared in AUTOMATION 2023 Volume 2: Connectivity & Cybersecurity.

The Growing Need for Emerging Technology Solutions in Industrial Cybersecurity

  • by Philip Marshall
  • May 2, 2023
  • Feature

Protocol stacks built to cybersecurity standards make device communication safer. This feature originally appeared in AUTOMATION 2023 Volume 2: Connectivity & Cybersecurity.

ei3 to Lead OMAC’s Cyber Resilience Act Task Force

  • May 2, 2023
  • News

The Cyber Resilience Act was passed by the European Union to address the surge of cyberattacks on hardware and software by creating technical requirements that businesses must comply with.

Moving Process Data Across Segmented Networks

  • by Xavier Mesrobian
  • May 1, 2023
  • Feature

Meet NIST SP 800-82 guidelines and the NIS 2 Directive with a system that incorporates demilitarized zones. This feature originally appeared in AUTOMATION 2023 Volume 2: Connectivity & Cybersecurity.

ABB’s Virtual Summit Warns Against Complacency Amid Growing Threat of Cyber Attacks

  • April 26, 2023
  • News

ABB has launched a “Defense in Depth” playbook to help industrial customers find the best approach to mitigating risk.

New Rockwell Automation and Endress+Hauser Leaders Appointed to the FDT Board of Directors

  • April 25, 2023
  • News

FDT Group announced that Paul Brooks, manager, technology business development, strategic development for Rockwell Automation; and Rolf Birkhofer, managing director for Endress+Hauser digital solutions have been voted in to serve in leadership roles on the FDT Board of Directors.

Industry in Upbeat Mood at HANNOVER MESSE

  • April 21, 2023
  • News

“A spirit of optimism permeated the halls at HANNOVER MESSE,” reported Dr. Jochen Köckler, chairman of the Deutsche Messe Managing Board, at the closing press conference for HANNOVER MESSE 2023.

ODVA Supports Process Industry by Incorporating NE 107 & PA-DIM Data Format in EtherNet/IP Protocol

  • by Bill Lydon
  • April 21, 2023
  • Feature

The ODVA announced another step towards supporting the process automation industry during the Hannover Messe/Fair April 17, 2023, adding NE 107 & PA-DIM Compatible Data Formats to the EtherNet/IP Specification.

Nozomi Networks Works with AWS to Deliver Advanced OT and IoT Cybersecurity and Analytics on the Cloud

  • April 20, 2023
  • News

Nozomi Networks further extends market reach and service delivery options with Vantage now available for purchase in AWS Marketplace.

Now Official: Canada is Partner Country at HANNOVER MESSE 2025

  • April 19, 2023
  • News

“Canada is a globally growing and innovative country and important economic partner for Germany,” said Dr. Jochen Köckler, chairman of the Managing Board, Deutsche Messe AG.