Specifying Hardware and Software for a Modern SCADA System

How do I decide on hardware and software for a new SCADA System? The best place to start is with the end in mind.  Sometimes that might mean designing the entire system, but often that is as simple as thinking through – and maybe writing down – all of the functionality and requirements you’d eventually […]

Don’t get hacked! – Audit and Secure your Operational Technology Environment

Best Practices for SCADA Networking 

The three most important structures you must get right when setting up SCADA networking for cybersecurity are: Network segmentation Firewalls User privilege management   While there are many other improvements that can be made as a part of an overall defense-in-depth strategy, these three structures will set the base of a strong, cyber-secure SCADA system. […]

How to Eliminate SCADA Obsolescence and Technical Debt

Obsolete SCADA systems are a common industry problem.  Parts aren’t supported, you’ve used your last spare, and you’re left to search eBay to get your system running again.  Or, you have so many alerts that technicians have stopped paying attention to them at all.  You want to modernize your system, but your funds are tapped […]

Engineering Manager Chris Schleich on CSIA’s Talking Industrial Automation Podcast

Recently, our Engineering Manager Chris Schleich participated in a discussion with CSIA’s Lisa Richter on the state of automation in today’s economy. Check out the video below to see Chris’ answers to questions like, “Are you seeing an increase in work or how otherwise has the pandemic impacted your business or your plans for 2020?” […]