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The Legacy Effect on Industrial Networks

If you read enough articles about the evolution of industrial networks, you might think the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) is set to take over the world. And while it’s important to plan ahead...

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The State of Industrial Ethernet and Industrial Internet of Things in 2018

Lack of budget, unclear path to ROI, imperfect strategic vision, interoperability problems. These are just a few of the reasons why the shift to Industrial Ethernet has been slow. But while...

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Surprise—Copper Cables Still Dominate Industrial Networks

We’ve been talking a lot about the security implications of the Industrial Ethernet as traditionally closed networks adapt to demands for improved bandwidth and open connectivity. However, cyber...

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How to Defend Against TRITON Industrial Malware?

For all the concerns over Industrial Ethernet and IIoT security in recent years, there aren’t many identified malware families poised to take down critical infrastructure. In fact, since the 2010...

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[Video] Network Connectivity: Industrial Ethernet

In our recent webinar with Palo Alto’s Fuel User Group on network connectivity, we went over two main topics, one on Cabling and Connectors, and the other on 100M Copper networks in Industrial...

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[Analysis] Full Duplex Capture in Industrial Networks

The convergence of IT and OT in the context of Industry 4.0 has led to a crowded market of security solutions targeting the shop floor on different levels. While the security of the legacy IT systems...

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