, Control System Integrators Association (CSIA) PostedMay 20, 2018 AT 8:30 AM Stephen Malyszko of Malisko Engineering- Interview with a system integrator http://talkingindustrialautomation.com/stephen-malyszko-of-malisko-engineering In this episode, you get to know Steve Malyszko, owner of Malisko Engineering, a system integrator based in St. Louis. We had a conversation about the importance of hiring a system integrator to bolster cybersecurity, how to do nine months of work in three months, and why Steve’s last name is spelled differently than the company’s. You’ll learn how he started in this industry, and much more. Subscribe to the podcast for interviews with CSIA system integrators and industry partners. Visit: https://www.csiaexchange.com/podcast Read More
, Control System Integrators Association (CSIA) PostedApril 17, 2018 AT 8:30 AM Interview with a system integrator: Jeff Miller of Interstates Control Systems http://talkingindustrialautomation.com/interview-with-a-system-integrator-jeff-miller-of-interstates-control-systems In this episode, you get to know Jeff Miller, Director of Project Management at Interstates Control Systems, a system integrator based in Sioux Center, Iowa. Jeff is based out of Sioux Falls, South Dakota and is the current Chairman of the Board of the Control System Integrators Association. You'll learn that Jeff always had an affinity for engineering, why hackers are attacking industrial sites, and what traits successful system integrators have. Enjoy getting to know Jeff Miller of Interstates Control Systems. Read More
Thomas Roth, Hargrove Controls + Automation Cybersecurity Engineer PostedMarch 8, 2018 AT 8:30 AM The Modern ICS Network: Risk at Rest https://www.automationworld.com/modern-ics-network-risk-rest We’ve upgraded today’s networks for both productivity and convenience. But have we upgraded our security mindset? Read More
Michael Bachelor, Bachelor Controls, Inc. President PostedFebruary 26, 2018 AT 8:30 AM Observations on Cloud Security — Part 2 https://www.automationworld.com/observations-cloud-security-part-2 Moving on from internal access controls and IT security infrastructure, we take a closer look at cloud infrastructure and messaging between the plant and the cloud. Read More
Michael Bachelor, Bachelor Controls, Inc. President PostedFebruary 22, 2018 AT 8:30 AM Observations on Cloud Security—Part 1 https://www.automationworld.com/observations-cloud-security-part-1 When looking at your own in-house security, make sure to pay close attention to access controls and your IT security infrastructure. Next time, we’ll look closer at security in the cloud. Read More
, Avid Solutions PostedAugust 30, 2017 AT 8:30 AM 5 Questions for Mobile Manufacturing https://www.automationworld.com/5-questions-mobile-manufacturing By answering the right questions, you can reap the benefits of incorporating mobile technology into your operations through careful consideration of key issues. Read More
, Avid Solutions PostedJune 27, 2017 AT 8:30 AM Justifying Cybersecurity: 3 Ways That Pay for Themselves https://www.automationworld.com/justifying-cybersecurity-3-ways-pay-themselves Security doesn't exist in a vacuum. Tasks that improve security also increase availability and reliability. Read More
Sam McIlwain, Control System Integrators Association (CSIA) Marketing Intern PostedJune 6, 2017 AT 8:30 AM Protect your Manufacturing Process from Hackers and Ransomware A look at ransomware’s most disruptive attack in history, WannaCry, and four Best Practices companies can use to protect their systems and operations from future attacks. Read More
Luigi De Bernardini, Autoware, S.R.L. CEO PostedFebruary 27, 2017 AT 10:30 AM CSIA Certification Is More Relevant Than Ever https://www.automationworld.com/csia-certification-more-relevant-ever In the age of Industry 4.0, some aspects of certification for system integrators are becoming significantly more important. Read More
Alan Raveling, Interstates Control Systems, Inc. PostedNovember 30, 2016 AT 6:30 AM Cybersecurity: Understand What You Seek to Protect http://www.automationworld.com/cybersecurity-understand-what-you-seek-protect All the alarms in the world won't help if you put them in the wrong place. When it comes to industrial control system security, your biggest issue is determining what data to secure. Read More