Cyber Security Insurance for Manufacturers
November 22, 2019
Robert Bergman
In response to the growing threats posed to U.S. industrial firms by data breaches, ransomware and other malicious cyber activity, […]
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Cyber Security & Standards
Cyber Security & Standards
Built-in Cyber Security vs. Built-in Cyber Security
November 22, 2019
Robert Bergman
If any of today’s large vendors of automation systems offer cyber security protection, odds are good that it has been […]
Cyber Attacks
Hacking the Electronics Supply Chain: Easier Than you Think?
October 30, 2019
Robert Bergman
If you thought that hacking into an electronic manufacturer’s component supply chain required a fab of one’s own, think again. […]
Cyber Security & Standards
Who needs IEC 61131?
October 30, 2019
Albert Rooyakkers
In May of 2018, Control Design printed an interesting reader comment trail discussing the benefits of open computing. It consisted […]
Cyber Security & Standards
Building on Bedrock – Your Foul Weather Friend
September 19, 2019
Albert Rooyakkers
Although Bedrock is known for its unrivaled intrinsic cybersecurity, the following other intrinsic features can make it your best friend […]
Cyber Security & Standards
Weathering the storm
September 19, 2019
Robert Bergman
While the debate about the causes and treatments of climate change rages on, few people doubt that weather patterns are […]
Cyber Security & Standards
Bedrock Announces Free Release of IDE Service Pack V1.10.1
September 17, 2019
Robert Bergman
Bedrock has recently released a new Service Pack in support of the August 2019 release of our free Engineering Software […]
Cyber Security & Standards
Well Site Teams Discuss Automation Plans
August 29, 2019
Robert Bergman
In the run-up to the forthcoming Future Well Site Automation Summit (Sept. 12, Houston) the organizers surveyed 120 automation leaders, […]
Cyber Security & Standards
Fast Track to Real-Time Monitoring
August 29, 2019
Robert Bergman
An August Storm Water Solutions story about how the City of Lynchburg, Virginia implemented a public information system, exemplifies the […]
Cyber Security & Standards
Bedrock Announces Release 1.10 of Free Engineering Software
August 20, 2019
Craig Allen
Bedrock Automation has recently released the improved Bedrock IDE 1.10. Amongst its many new features is a completely redesigned Device […]
Cyber Security & Standards
Is the Industry Getting Complacent?
July 30, 2019
Albert Rooyakkers
Although 50% of the respondents to a 2019 SANS report on OT/ ICS cyber security rate threats high or critical, […]
Cyber Security & Standards
When IT and OT Meet, What Happens to Cyber Security?
July 30, 2019
Robert Bergman
Applying information technology (IT) to operational technology (OT) is essential to realizing the promise of industrial digitalization, but with it […]
Cyber Attacks
Securing The Digital Oil Field
July 1, 2019
Sam Galpin
Intrinsic cybersecurity, open standards and Moore’s law have converged to enable a new era of wellsite productivity improvement. Petroleum […]
Cyber Attacks
Supply Chains Under Attack
June 27, 2019
Robert Bergman
More proof that the instrumentation and control industry is concerned about supply chain security is evident in the fact that […]
Cyber Attacks
ICS and Supply Chain Security Gaining National Attention
June 27, 2019
Albert Rooyakkers
On the heels of its recent delineation of key components of the critical infrastructure, the U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security […]
Cyber Attacks
How Locally-Sourced, Intrinsically-Secure Components Keep the Supply Chain Secure
June 27, 2019
Sam Galpin
Bedrock Automation anticipated the possibility of supply chain counterfeiting and contamination when we designed the system five years ago and […]
Cyber Attacks
The Case for Intrinsic Cybersecurity
May 1, 2019
Sam Galpin
How to obtain the cost and performance benefits of open technology without exposure to cyberattack Control systems change slowly. […]
Cyber Security & Standards
NEWS RELEASE: New OSA® Advancements from Bedrock Automation Protect Legacy Systems, Support MQTT, and Enable Role Based Access Control (RBAC)
February 4, 2019
Robert Bergman
San Jose, Calif. – February 4, 2019 – Bedrock Automation, the world leader in Open Secure Automation (OSA®), has announced […]
Cyber Security & Standards
NEWS RELEASE: Temblor Petroleum Implements Bedrock Open Secure Automation for Cloud-based Well Head Monitoring and Control
January 29, 2019
Robert Bergman
San Jose, Calif. – January 29, 2019 – Bedrock Automation announced today that Temblor Petroleum is implementing Bedrock® Open Secure […]
Industry Events
NEWS RELEASE: Bedrock Automation Demonstrates End-to-End SCADA Security at 2018 Ignition Community Conference
September 16, 2018
Robert Bergman
FOLSOM, CAL. – Sept. 17, 2018 – At this year’s Inductive Automation Ignition Community Conference (ICC), Bedrock Automation is demonstrating commercially available […]
Cyber Security & Standards
P&GJ Article: Securing Open SCADA Systems for Pipeline Operations
September 9, 2018
Robert Bergman
Traditional SCADA systems on which many pipeline operators rely for operational control are vulnerable in at least three main areas: […]
Cyber Security & Standards
Webinar Recording: Open and Secure SCADA: Efficient and Economical Control, Without the Risk
September 9, 2018
Robert Bergman
With our SCADA solutions partner, Induction Automation, Bedrock Automation recently presented the webinar that focused on how industrial organizations decrease their security […]
Cyber Security & Standards
NEWS RELEASE: New White Paper from Bedrock Automation Enables Comparison and Calculation of Industrial Control System Lifecycle Costs
July 18, 2018
Robert Bergman
San Jose, Calif. – July 18, 2018 – Bedrock Automation, maker of the Bedrock® Open Secure Automation (OSA®) system, has […]
Cyber Security & Standards
Enhanced Security and Performance for Remote Site Automation
July 18, 2018
Robert Bergman
We asked one of our strategic high-tech distributors what was driving his customers’ strong interest in the Bedrock OSA® Remote. […]
Cyber Security & Standards
SECURE THE SYSTEM: Approaches to security for OPC UA SCADA systems
April 9, 2018
Robert Bergman
In his March feature for Water & Wastes Digest Chris Harlow explains how Open Secure Automation enables Secure OPC UA. […]
Cyber Security & Standards
NEWS RELEASE: Bedrock® Cybershield 3.0 Delivers on the Promise of Open Secure Automation (OSA® ) with a Suite of Cyber Defense Tools and Open SCADA Partners
February 12, 2018
Robert Bergman
San Jose, Calif. – February 12, 2018 – As part of their participation at the ARC Conference, Bedrock Automation has […]
Cyber Security & Standards
The Embedded Cybersecurity Trend
February 8, 2018
Robert Bergman
Though IT and software-based approaches to industrial cybersecurity will continue to be critical aspects of automation system security, embedded firmware-based […]
Cyber Security & Standards
NEWS RELEASE: Bedrock Releases SCADA Security Platform Specification for OPC UA
February 5, 2018
Robert Bergman
Leading SCADA Software Vendors Commit to Using Specification to Deliver Bedrock Open Secure Automation (OSA®) Solutions San Jose, Calif. […]
Cyber Security & Standards
The Quintessential Quality for Control Systems
February 2, 2018
Robert Bergman
ARC update on Bedrock Automation ARC Advisory Group has just published its second report on Bedrock Automation’s progress in […]
Cyber Security & Standards
NEWS RELEASE: Bedrock Automation Releases Comprehensive ICS Cyber Security Best Practices White Paper
January 16, 2018
Robert Bergman
San Jose, Cal. – January 16, 2018 – Bedrock Automation, the maker of the world’s first Open Secure Automation (OSA®) […]
Cyber Attacks
Cybersecurity in the 21st Century
December 19, 2017
Robert Bergman
ICS vendors are traditionally large firms that are established in their ways of operation. At present, there is a certain […]
Cyber Security & Standards
NEWS RELEASE: Bedrock OSA® Control System to Include Intrinsic Anomaly Detection
December 19, 2017
Robert Bergman
San Jose, Cal. – December 19, 2017 – Bedrock Automation, manufacturer of the world’s first industrial control system with layered […]
Cyber Attacks
Hackers halt plant operations in watershed cyber attack
December 18, 2017
Robert Bergman
It was only a matter of time. “Triton” has emerged as third computer virus discovered to date that is capable […]
Cyber Attacks
Industrial Cybersecurity Explosion
November 2, 2017
Robert Bergman
David Greenfield, editor of Automation World,in his recent article Industrial Cybersecurity Explosion, emphasizes that manufacturers must stop ignoring or downplaying […]
Cyber Security & Standards
Industrial Control System Secure By Design
September 27, 2017
Robert Bergman
Gary Mintchell, a long standing, well-respected editorial force in Industrial Automation, met Bedrock’s CEO at the recent Inductive Automation conference […]
Cyber Security & Standards
Secure Power Supply and UPS Pass EMP Test
July 20, 2017
Robert Bergman
Bedrock Automation’s niche in the industrial control market has been made on building a unique, industrial strength, secure system that […]
Cyber Security & Standards
Next-Gen Controllers: Secure by Design
July 6, 2017
Robert Bergman
This Automation World article explores the challenges faced by other ICS vendors as they try to play catch up using […]
Cyber Security & Standards
Wannacry: the beat goes on…
June 23, 2017
Robert Bergman
Whether criminal or state sponsored, the relentless drum beat of cyber attacks continues to build in intensity and severity. Honda […]
Cyber Attacks
Yet another virus behind the Ukrainian power grid cyberattacks has been identified – and brings considerable cause for concern.
June 14, 2017
Robert Bergman
“Industroyer” is customizable malware designed with an obvious knowledge of industrial control systems. It can be used to attack any […]
Cyber Security & Standards
Affordably Refreshing Your Water District’s Process Control Webinar (Previously Recorded)
May 18, 2017
Robert Bergman
Implementing Powerful, Open, and Secure SCADA on a Budget Watch Albert Rooyakkers, CEO of Bedrock Automation, and Don Pearson, […]
Cyber Security & Standards
NEWS RELEASE: Bedrock® Open Secure Automation™ Controller Receives Achilles Certification
May 3, 2017
Robert Bergman
San Jose, Calif. – May 3, 2017 – Bedrock Automation has announced that its Secure Control and Communications (SCC) controller […]
Cyber Attacks
ClearEnergy Ransomware Targets Critical Infrastructure, SCADA and Industrial Control Systems
April 24, 2017
Robert Bergman
This recent article featured on Virusguides.com bring awareness to a new and troubling Ransomware known as ClearEnergy.
Cyber Attacks
U.S. Oil and Gas: Serious Security Concerns Abound
April 12, 2017
Robert Bergman
A recent Ponemon Institute study stated a majority of respondents (68%) had at least one security compromise in the past […]
Cyber Security & Standards
Standardizing Control System Programming with IEC 61131-3
March 20, 2017
Robert Bergman
Bedrock Engineering Manager Gary Pratt discusses the application flexibility of the IEC 61131-3 in this piece featured in Control Engineering […]
Cyber Security & Standards
Bedrock® Open Secure Automation™ Platform Upgrade Extends Intrinsic Cyber Security to Networks, IIoT and Third-Party Applications
February 7, 2017
San Jose, Calif. – February 7, 2017 – Bedrock Automation announced newly upgraded control system firmware that extends its intrinsic […]
Cyber Security & Standards
20-Channel Discrete Output Module from Bedrock Automation Enables Secure, Software-Selectable Electronic Fusing, Latching and Fail-safe Shutdown
February 1, 2017
San Jose, Cal. – January 31, 2017 – Bedrock Automation, maker of the world’s first Open Secure Automation (OSA®) platform […]
Cyber Security & Standards
The State of Cyber Security – 2017
December 21, 2016
Albert Rooyakkers
A good summary article, enterprise focused, but some sound advice for ICS, including a great cyber security one-liner: “Ask your […]
Cyber Attacks
Building a United Front for Cybersecurity
December 21, 2016
Robert Bergman
In the wake of recent news regarding cyber security and US Elections, comes a timely article from Control Magazine entitled […]
Cyber Security & Standards
Making a Difference for Arkansas Utilities
December 20, 2016
Robert Bergman
This short video highlights use case details from two recent Bedrock installations. Featured in the video are Dee Brown, […]
Cyber Security & Standards
You Don’t have to be IoT-ish to Love Cybersecurity
November 23, 2016
Robert Bergman
You don’t have to be IoT-ish to love cybersecurity. Maybe not loving security, but loving the feeling of being secure […]
Cyber Security & Standards
Shutting Down the Internet of Things and What Happens to the IIoT without Open Systems?
November 16, 2016
Robert Bergman
It’s always nice when industry insiders, that have followed this market for years, echo your “raison d’etre” in their own […]
Cyber Security & Standards
Bedrock Automation Extends Cyber Security to Industrial Serial Communications with the New Bedrock® SIOS.5 Serial I/O Module
November 1, 2016
San Jose, Cal. – Nov. 01, 2016 – Bedrock Automation has extended cyber security to serial communications with a new […]
Cyber Attacks
Energy Sector Faces More Cyber Attacks Than Any Other Industry
September 22, 2016
A study recently conducted by Dimensional Research for Tripwire, Inc., quoted the Department of Homeland Security, as stating that the […]
Cyber Attacks
Cyber Security Means Protecting Assets from Remote-Access Threats
September 13, 2016
At Bedrock, we believe that embedded, hardware-based authentication is the best defense possible when it comes to plant OT assets. […]
Cyber Security & Standards
New Intelligent and Cyber Secure Standalone Power Supply from Bedrock Automation
September 13, 2016
Built to Last a Lifetime and Deliver on the IIoT Promise San Jose, Calif. – Sept 13, 2016 – […]
Cyber Security & Standards
ARC Weighs in on Our Tesla Coil Video
August 25, 2016
ARC Advisory Group’s “Manufacturing Operations Technology Viewpoints” blog has a nice write up about out Tesla Coil video, released on […]
Cyber Security & Standards
New Bedrock Automation Video Shows its Control System Surviving Continuous High Energy Blasts atop a Large Tesla Coil
August 24, 2016
San Jose, Calif. – August 24, 2016 – On the heels of achieving compliance with Military Standard 461 (MIL-STD-461F) and […]
Cyber Attacks
The Industrial Cyber Security Landscape
August 8, 2016
This article from SecureList takes a look at the cybersecurity threats in industrial control. Their research provides an overview of […]
Cyber Attacks
Cyber Security Concerns Need to be Addressed Before Connecting Industrial Assets
July 15, 2016
This article from Control Design explores why commercially available security technology for remote access hasn’t been employed and why the […]
Cyber Attacks
Why Cyberwar Is Here to Stay
July 15, 2016
On August 15, 2012, a mysterious self-replicating virus struck Saudi Aramco, the world’s largest oil company. The cyber attack wiped […]
Cyber Security & Standards
Bedrock Industrial Control System Passes Rigorous EMP Test Protocol
July 1, 2016
Albert Rooyakkers
San Jose, Calif. – June 29, 2016 – Bedrock Automation (bedrockautomation.com) has announced that its Bedrock® Open Secure Automation (OSA®) […]
Cyber Attacks
Lessons From The Ukraine Electric Grid Hack
March 15, 2016
David Morris
This is a good read to get a technical understanding of the Ukraine cyber attack. Investigators have figured out all […]
Cyber Security & Standards
The Bedrock® Control System Wins a 2015 Plant Engineering Magazine Product of the Year Award
January 31, 2016
Robert Bergman
San Jose, Calif. – The subscribers to Plant Engineering magazine have selected the Bedrock® industrial control system from Bedrock Automation […]
Cyber Security & Standards
Standalone Li-Ion UPS from Bedrock Automation Sets New Performance and Cyber Security Standard for Industrial Control System Backup
January 22, 2016
Robert Bergman
San Jose, Calif. – Bedrock Automation has introduced a cyber secure, standalone Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) for industrial control system […]
Cyber Security & Standards
Why ICS Cyber Security Should be Built In
January 7, 2016
Robert Bergman
In this article in ISA’s Intech Magazine, our CTO and VP, Engineering Albert Rooyakkers explains why ICS cyber security must […]
Cyber Security & Standards
The One Control System That has Addressed Cyber Security
November 16, 2015
Joe Weiss, ISA Fellow and author of Protecting Industrial Control Systems From Electronic Threats, wrote about Bedrock in his recent […]
Industry Events
Bedrock Featured in Food Engineering Magazine
May 20, 2015
Robert Bergman
After seeing our system at ARC Forum, Food Engineering magazine interviewed Bob Honor and Albert Rooyakkers. Please read the interview which […]
Cyber Security & Standards
It Is a Matter of When a Major Cyber Security Incident Will Happen
March 20, 2015
Robert Bergman
A recent story in Control Engineering magazine says that it is not a matter of IF a major security incident […]
Cyber Attacks
Network Security in Jeopardy Because of Toys?
March 13, 2015
This article on the potential implications of a toy being a dangerous device when connected to the internet illustrates graphically […]
Cyber Security & Standards
Control Systems and Process Automation Blog
November 4, 2014
Robert Bergman
The “Unfettered” blog is written by Control Systems Cybersecurity Expert, Joseph M. Weiss. Mr. Weiss is an international authority on […]
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