Gregory Hale
Articles
Resiliency, security needed for digital automation future
Manufacturing's resilience has been strong during the COVID-19 pandemic, and cybersecurity needs to be stronger than ever as the nature of work changes.
IIoT’s growing impact on ICS cybersecurity
The Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) will have the strongest impact on operational technology/industrial control system (OT/ICS) cybersecurity.
Bureaucracy is an obstacle for cybersecurity projects
The inability to stop production and a bureaucratic approval process are the main barriers that inhibit industrial cybersecurity projects according to a report by Kaspersky.
How to quantify, compute system failure profiles
Developing computational frameworks to improve network resilience is a must for companies looking to weather a cyber attack or a natural disaster like a major storm.
Energy harvester improves wearable electronics potential
An energy harvester has been developed that could make manufacturing embedded wearable electronics a viable reality.
Building automation, oil and gas facilities are top cybersecurity targets
There has been an increase in the percentage of systems attacked in the oil and gas industry as well as the building automation sector during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Technology hikes supply chain security, reduces risk
Regardless of how companies buffer supply chain gaps, they need to be cybersecure.
Physical security: picking up the pieces
Businesses need to be ready to pick up where they left off when it comes to enhancing physical security measures in the wake of COVID-19.
Safety: Learning to think the right way
Safety is more than following best practices: It’s about creating the right mindset within the workforce and among individuals to make the world safer. See five stages of post incident behavior-based (PIBB) discussion and five techniques to improve process safety.
Hackers exploiting COVID-19 anxiety in targeted phishing scams
Phishing assaults are becoming increasingly targeted, and the COVID-19 pandemic is one of many ways hackers are exploiting people and small companies.
Project enhances energy security in Eastern Mediterranean
Argonne National Laboratory's GoMed project is one of three U.S.-Israel Energy Center that will enhance energy security in the Eastern Mediterranean region.
Phishing heads COVID-19 themed attacks
COVID-19 cyber attacks are on the rise according to researchers, and they are getting very sneaky in their methods.
New ways to attack Industry 4.0
Researchers warn smart manufacturing users and security professionals to be aware of advanced hackers.
DDoS attacks on rise due to COVID-19
The amount of distributed denial of service attacks (DDoS) rose at the beginning of this year primarily on education and municipal sites.
Oil and gas industry facing spearphishing attacks
Cyber criminals are aiming their attacks at the oil and gas sector by impersonating specific engineer contractors and shipping companies. Know what to look for and how to avoid a cyber attack.
Protecting worker safety, security after COVID-19 pandemic
Expectations for workers are changing due to the pandemic. Even after they return to work, it's going to be different, and companies need to adjust to this and ensure their workers are cyber-secure.
Staying safe in the “new normal” of COVID-19
As companies and manufacturers start to re-open in the near future, health and safety is a top priority.
Tech giants unite in COVID-19 smartphone effort
Google and Apple unveiled a joint effort to enable the use of Bluetooth technology to help governments and health agencies reduce the spread of COVID-19 while protecting user privacy.
IT-OT collaboration needs context and increased visibility
Information technology (IT) and operational technology (OT) are continuing the process of working together, but non-manufacturing types need more understanding and context of what is happening on the plant floor for this merger to work.
Alert released on protecting workers from COVID-19 pandemic
An OSHA alert released listing safety tips employers can follow to help protect manufacturing workers from exposure to the COVID-19 virus.
Associations unite for COVID-19 recovery
ASIS International and the Security Industry Association have partnered to help in the coronavirus recovery and rebuilding efforts. The primary focus areas will begin with business operations and advocacy, and content development and coordination.
Chemical industry deemed essential by DHS
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security has deemed the chemical industry an "essential critical infrastructure" during the COVID-19 pandemic.
COVID-19 cyber attacks and scams are a global issue
Cyber criminals are taking advantage of COVID-19 forcing the majority of employees forced to work remotely. Europol published an updated threat assessment after monitoring the impact of coronavirus and cybercrime.
Coronavirus phishing attacks rising
With many employees working remotely, there is a rise in COVID-19 themed email phishing scams. Follow these suggested tips to keep companies safe.
COVID-19 effects on safety operations
Safety is becoming a main topic of concern with coronavirus reducing the amount of crew members on site. Employee health and worker's fatigue are issues that companies need to take into consideration during this pandemic.
COVID-19’s impact on mobile robotics growth
The COVID-19 pandemic is creating the opportunity for mobile robots to be used for various markets and could lead to a reassessment of supply chains in the future.
Pipeline agency eases safety rules due to COVID-19
The Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration issued a stay on enforcement, applicable only to requirements for pipeline operator employee qualifications and training and for hazardous material carriers.
COVID-19 and remote access challenges for manufacturers
Companies are starting to offer protected remote access at no cost in response to the large number of employees working remotely due to coronavirus.
Remote security working in world of coronavirus
With a large influx of people working remotely due to COVID-19, cybersecurity is becoming a topic of concern for employers and their employees.
Coronavirus used in malware attacks
The coronavirus disease (COVID-19) is being used as bait in email spam attacks on targets around the globe by using the promise of information or a cure to fool people.
Improvements made to Pennsylvania foundries for safer operations
Grants funded by the Pennsylvania Manufacturing Initiative are helping launch a project to help foundries learn to transition from using silica sands and take advantage of 3D printing.
Understanding ransomware attacks and the people behind it
Ransomware and cyber attacks are increasing against manufacturers. Some are trying to understand more about the people behind them and their motives, which are not always clear.
Manufacturers realize cybersecurity risks, taking steps
Manufacturers are realizing the potential dangers from cyber attacks, but that is the first step in the process. Learn how companies are trying to combat this growing problem and what more they can do.
Cybersecurity success hinges on teamwork, collaboration
Cybersecurity successes in 2020 will depend on information technology (IT) and operations (OT) coming together and collaborating and working past their differences.
Securing a process control safety system
Companies looking to keep their process control safety system secure to ensure a long lifecycle need to prioritize cybersecurity just as much now.
Boosting security of process control chemical systems
Wayne State University researchers have developed a process designed to enhance cybersecurity of chemical process control systems.
Strategies for securing the supply chain
The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) is working on a publication designed to reduce cybersecurity risks to the supply chain.
Aviation, offshore drilling research teams collaborate to improve safety
The National Academies of Sciences, Engineering and Medicine has awarded University of North Dakota researchers a grant to develop a program designed to improve offshore safety culture in the oil and gas industry.
Utilities benefit from a risk-based approach to cybersecurity
Utilities need to embrace a risk-based approach to cybersecurity to match the existing basic-level of compliance. See four issues utilities are currently facing.
Building a resilient safety system
While no safety system is perfect, it is imperative for users to understand the basics and define safety and risk to prevent accidents from happening that could have severe effects.
Know when to not follow safety procedures
While safety is vital, there are times when following the standards isn't practical. Certain situational factors and abnormal occurrences require responses that are beyond the norm.
Physical and cybersecurity are converging
The distinction between digital and physical cybersecurity is vanishing, and the risks associated with connectivity have accelerated the need for new security protections in all aspects of manufacturing.
How to manage IoT cybersecurity
The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) has published a report to help organizations better understand and manage the cybersecurity and privacy risks associated with IoT devices throughout the devices’ lifecycles.
Ensuring IIoT security best practices
The Industrial Internet Consortium (IIC) has developed a white paper designed to bolster best practices related to the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) and data security.
Program developed to train cybersecurity professionals
The University of Arkansas received a five-year, $4.63 million award from the National Science Foundation to recruit, educate and train the next generation of cybersecurity professionals.
Rethinking machine safety risk
The design phase of a project allows companies to reduce potential machine safety before it has a chance to manifest itself as a hazard and danger to workers.
Securing electric substations
Researchers at Georgia Tech have discovered that side channel signals and bolts of lightning from distant storms could one day help prevent hackers from sabotaging electric power substations and other critical infrastructure.
Supply chain security advice and guidelines
Supply chain security is crucial as data becomes more important to a company's success. Ten principles from the Charter of Trust and 17 baseline requirements for the supply chain are highlighted.
Government meets with oil and gas council for cybersecurity initiative
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) met with the Oil and Natural Gas Sector Coordinating Council to discuss a strategic approach to secure pipelines and other critical oil & gas infrastructure.
Cell-sized robots monitoring pipelines
Researchers at MIT have developed robots no bigger than a cell to monitor conditions inside an oil and gas pipeline and gather information.
Effective process safety management for preventing future incidents
To prevent dangerous process incidents from occurring, facilities should employ effective communication, provide workers with appropriate training, and have in place strong and up-to-date policies and procedures. Eleven key principles and best practices are highlighted.