Possible ICS security solution from the sensor to the cloud It seems like nowadays everyone is talking about this new buzzword called "blockchain". It's all over the Internet! What is blockchain? What's it used for? And…
Fatal flaw of predictive IIoT analytics Most predictive analytics suffer from a fatal flaw: they are confined to historical views. Analysts try everything from machine learning (ML) to traditional forecasting to flashy BI dashboards and visualizations…
This year was one of the most intense in terms of cybersecurity attacks affecting industrial control systems. For the first time since Stuxnet, a malicious toolset called CrashOverride/Industroyer targeted physical systems. However, the most significant threat…
There are many companies out there that promise to deliver “edge computing” for IIoT operations. But what does “edge computing” really mean and what is its underlying value? Why applying edge computing solutions By applying edge…
New York City is known as the city that never sleeps. It is the hub of commerce by day and the center of nightlife at night. Crowds of people fill the streets, along with a variety…
Several years ago Stuxnet made the public aware of the reality of critical infrastructure cyber-attacks by a nation-state. It was also one of the earliest examples of an IoT attack where the PLCs that connected to…
In the world of IT/OT cybersecurity, there is no silver bullet. What you can do in your organization is to minimize the attack surfaces and threat vectors, and be vigilant and proactive in your defense against…
The measurement of a civilization can be made in its fields and among its crops. Agricultural technology advancements move nations, and provide a basis for extended growth of every aspect of its existence. Despite the ancient…
Industrial IoT has developed closely alongside consumer IoT goods and now is here to change the industrial applications as we know. One of the biggest breakthroughs in the last few years for IIoT have been wireless,…
The emergence of Edge Computing in the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) has become a cost prohibitive, expensive trend. Overall interest in Edge Computing has risen in the IIoT space because of confusion between the exact…
Frequently, video solutions intended for industrial use are purchased by the organization’s security department. In most organizations, operations and security are different departments. This often provides budget, control, and integration challenges within the organization. Treating the…
Running factories from our phones, adaptive robots that work alongside with humans or 3D printing are just a few characteristics of smart manufacturing. Nico Steyn, CEO of IoT.nxt shares his thoughts about Industrial IoT, connecting devices,…