Uncovering Hidden Risks: Why Control System Audits are Essential for Operational Reliability
After a control system is designed, built, programmed, commissioned, and started up, it is not...
Reducing Downtime through Control System Preventative Maintenance
Your control system is the lifeblood of your operations. Whether your installed systems are modern,...
Don’t Wait for a Cyberattack – Test Your OT Defenses with Tabletop Exercises
When cyber incidents occur on an OT asset, the consequences can be dire – disrupted production,...
Keep Your Critical OT Infrastructure Secure with Proper Patching
Patching is a critical line of defense in protecting OT assets from cyber threats. Simply put,...
Enhancing OT Resilience with Salvador Technologies’ CRU
In today’s fast-paced, high-stakes environment, ensuring the uptime and resilience of Operational...
Embracing Change: How Moving Forward Can Lead You Back Home
“Never go back, always look to move forward.”
This mantra was something my father stood by and...
Unlocking Success: The Importance of Preparation in Control System Projects
“Luck Favors the Prepared”
This saying is a variation of Louis Pasteur’s “Chance Favors the...
Your Guide to Implementing Alarm Rationalization
Alarm systems are vital tools for modern plant operations, providing critical alerts when equipment...
Celebrating Five Years with ACE
Three years ago, I wrote a blog reflecting on my experience as a new college graduate at Applied...
Your Guide to Integrating Modbus TCP/IP Devices into PCS 7
Today, most modern control systems consist of a variety of hardware and field devices using a range...