Rhodri Morgan discussed the requirements and regulations required for equipment used in potentially explosive environments. 

Claire Price discusses the current cyber security risks and what the manufacturing and engineering sectors can do to keep their new systems safe?

Ian Loudon explains how Uganda’s largest generator of electricity was able to upgrade its safety-critical alarm systems without having to overhaul the entire site infrastructure.

Suzanne Gill posed some information technology (IT)/ operational technology (OT) questions to a variety of cyber security experts. 

Martin Jenker, head of cybersecurity at MOXA, offers advice about securing converged IT/OT networks. 

Matt Lundberg highlights the importance of locking down your operation technology networks.

Digital transformation and process safety don’t have to be mutually exclusive argues Sophie Silk.

Although a lot is being said about the pro’s and con’s of Operational Technology/Information Technology (OT/IT) convergence, there is often little appreciation of what companies at different stages in their evolution may need to do, argues Edward Kessler.

Paul Taylor explains how IEC-62443 can hold the answer to enhancing cyber resilience in smart factories. 

What can engineers do to protect their processes and plants from cyberattack? Suzanne Gill asked for suggestions from a variety of industry specialists.

As the worlds of information technology (IT) and operational technology (OT) continue to merge the demand for security measures to protect OT networks is growing. David Bean looks at some fundamental aspects that need to be considered.

Lee Ray looks at the standards that need to be adhered to in relation to environments which pose a risk of fire or explosion.

Dr Martin Kidman discusses the issues relating to machine safety in an era of greater machine connectivity.

Emilie Lerche Fenger and Marco Zampolli explain the importance of a cybersecurity strategy in digital plants.

The constant cyber threat is now a fact of life and everyone needs to have an understanding of data protection, argues Rainer Brehm, CEO of Factory Automation at Siemens Digital Industries.

Massimiliano Latini explains why system integrators need to ensure that their automation systems are IEC 62443-compliant to adhere to international cybersecurity requirements.

Joe Lomako offers advice on the preventative measures that can be taken to secure processes against cyber attacks.

Alexandre Peixoto and Rick Gorskie discuss some simple strategies to achieve the most value from cyber risk assessments.

Because component suppliers are playing an increasingly important role in Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) networks, it is useful to understand the security requirements they must meet when designing devices for deployment on them. Susan Lan reports.

Phil Burge discusses the importance of using the right lubrication in the right application, and looks at technological advancements designed to reduce bearing wear and corrosion.