Industrial Control System Information Security: Safeguarding the Invisible Line in the Smart Era

Industrial Control Systems (ICS), as the “nerve center” of national critical infrastructure, directly relate to national economic security, social stability, and the safety of people’s lives and property. However, with the acceleration of digital transformation, the information security threats faced by ICS are becoming increasingly severe. Today, we will delve into the key standards of … Read more

Essential Knowledge for Beginners: Three Major Industrial Control Systems PLC, DCS, FCS

Search on WeChat Technical Training With the rapid development of industrial technology, distributed control systems and field control systems have emerged. The three major control systems in industrial process control are PLC, DCS, and FCS. Some people believe that FCS has developed from PLC, while others think it has evolved from DCS. FCS, PLC, and … Read more

First ATT&CK Knowledge Base for Industrial Control Systems (ICS)

On January 7, MITRE released the ATT&CK for ICS knowledge base, which mainly introduces the strategies and techniques used by cyber attackers when targeting industrial control systems (ICS), providing a reference for critical infrastructure and other organizations using industrial control systems to assess network risks. Why ICS? First, what is an industrial control system? It … Read more

How to Reduce Threats to Industrial Control System Networks

Abstract Due to aging infrastructure, lack of security planning and design, and insufficient focus on protecting Industrial Control System (ICS) assets, the threats facing ICS networks remain high. The threats facing the infrastructure of Industrial Control System (ICS) networks are continuously increasing, and their complexity is greater than ever before. The increase in both the … Read more

Mastering PLC: Comprehensive Guide to Industrial Networking and Routing

Industrial network communication relies on switching and routing. Today, we will use Siemens PLC to configure industrial network switching and routing management, while discussing common issues and optimization solutions. Project Requirements and Common Issues Industrial networks need to ensure that devices such as PLCs, HMIs, inverters, and IO modules can communicate with each other, while … Read more

Comprehensive Guide to PLC Function Blocks: Master in One Week

As a veteran in industrial control with over ten years of experience, I often see many beginners struggling to understand function blocks in PLC programming. Today, I will systematically walk you through the most commonly used function blocks in PLCs. Mastering these basic function blocks will enable you to handle about 80% of industrial control … Read more

Mitsubishi PLC Motion Control for Combined Machine Tool Spindle

In industrial control, many devices have a certain sequence of actions, such as the handling of objects by robotic arms, sorting and packaging of workpieces on assembly lines, and process control on installation machinery. These actions are carried out step by step, and their workflow diagrams can be easily drawn. The automatic processing of workpieces … Read more

PLC Communication Protocol with Siemens PLC

1. Protocol Reverse Engineering Record (Wireshark Capture Code) # Wireshark filter rule (key fields marked in red)tcp.port == 102 && cotp && s7comm /* Typical handshake message structure 0000 03 00 00 16 11 e0 [TSAP:0x0100] [TSAP:0x0101] 00 00 00 01 00 c0 01 0a |_________| |___| |_____________| |_____________| |_TPKT_| |_COTP_| |S7C| */ #pragma pack(1) … Read more

Three Methods for PLC Control of Servo Motors

Follow our public account, click the top right corner of the public account homepage “ · · · ” to set a star mark and get real-time updates on the latest information Source: PLC Enthusiast Today, we will explain the three methods for PLC control of servo motors: 1. Torque Control 2. Position Control 3. … Read more

How to Perfectly Combine Siemens PLC with Real-Time Database

How to Perfectly Combine Siemens PLC with Real-Time Database? Unveiling the Core Technology of High-Speed Data Processing to Support Industrial Big Data Applications! Hello everyone, I am Hanhan! Today we will discuss the “super combination” in the industrial field— the perfect combination of Siemens PLC and real-time databases. This duo is like the “Superhero Alliance” … Read more