The Core of Industrial Control Systems: Differences and Applications of SCADA, DCS, and PLC

The Core of Industrial Control Systems: Differences and Applications of SCADA, DCS, and PLC

In the wave of modern industrial automation, Industrial Control Systems (ICS) play a crucial role. They not only enhance production efficiency but also improve the safety and reliability of processes. Among the various ICS, SCADA, DCS, and PLC are three terms that are often mentioned but can be easily confused. This article will delve into … Read more

Safety Alert! How to Prevent Hacking in Industrial Control Systems During the Era of Smart Manufacturing?

Safety Alert! How to Prevent Hacking in Industrial Control Systems During the Era of Smart Manufacturing?

In the thriving era of smart manufacturing, industrial control systems serve as the “nervous center” of the manufacturing industry, and their importance is self-evident🧠. From automated equipment on production lines to energy management systems in factories, industrial control systems are ubiquitous, supporting the efficient operation of the entire production process🏭. However, with the deep integration … Read more

Siemens S7-1200: Version Management and Change Tracking Technology for Industrial Control Systems

Siemens S7-1200: Version Management and Change Tracking Technology for Industrial Control Systems

Industrial control programs are like a constantly revised “operation manual”. Today, the motor start logic is modified, tomorrow the temperature control parameters are adjusted, and the day after, new safety interlocks are added. Without version management, it is as frustrating as searching for books in a library without a catalog. The S7-1200, through TIA Portal’s … Read more

21.9% of Global Industrial Control Systems Attacked in Q1, Internet Emerges as Primary Threat Source

21.9% of Global Industrial Control Systems Attacked in Q1, Internet Emerges as Primary Threat Source

The latest report released by Kaspersky ICS CERT on June 10 indicates that in the first quarter of 2025, 21.9% of global Industrial Control System (ICS) computers encountered malicious object attacks, a figure that remains stable compared to the previous quarter. The report emphasizes that the internet has become the primary source of threats to … Read more

Resilient Design of S7-1200 Industrial Control Systems: Multi-Level Defense and Self-Recovery Mechanisms from Fail-Safe to Fault Tolerance

Resilient Design of S7-1200 Industrial Control Systems: Multi-Level Defense and Self-Recovery Mechanisms from Fail-Safe to Fault Tolerance

Industrial control systems are like a ship sailing in a storm; they must not only navigate normally but also remain “afloat” in the face of various unexpected events. Resilient design equips the S7-1200 with a “life jacket”, “autopilot”, and “emergency generator”, allowing the system to not only “fail safely” in the event of a fault … Read more

Introduction to CISAW – Industrial Control System Cybersecurity

Introduction to CISAW - Industrial Control System Cybersecurity

CISAW Introduction to Industrial Control System Cybersecurity Focusing on core capabilities such as industrial control system security protection, threat detection, and emergency response, we are committed to cultivating versatile talents with both professional knowledge and practical skills, providing a solid guarantee for the stable operation of the country’s critical information infrastructure security. 01 Introduction to … Read more

Analysis of Major Attack Methods on PLC Industrial Control Systems and Industrial Networks

Analysis of Major Attack Methods on PLC Industrial Control Systems and Industrial Networks

↑ Click on the above “Smart Manufacturing Home” Follow us Members can enter theMember Download Areato obtainrelated materials~ Introduction Previously, we shared the main industrial control protocols and their ports from industrial giants such as Siemens, Schneider, Mitsubishi, and Rockwell: Siemens, Schneider, Mitsubishi, RA: Analysis of Major Global Industrial Control Protocols and Ports We have … Read more

Industrial Safety System Case Study | Automation Cybersecurity Defense Solutions for the Steel Industry

Industrial Safety System Case Study | Automation Cybersecurity Defense Solutions for the Steel Industry

✦ To implement the “Guidelines for Information Security Protection of Industrial Control Systems” and fulfill the policy requirements of the “14th Five-Year Plan” for coordinated development and safety, the Industrial Control System Information Security Industry Alliance (ICSISIA) launched a collection and selection activity for typical application cases of industrial safety systems on May 20, 2021. … Read more

Hotspot Observation | Focusing on Power Grid Attack Incidents: Analyzing Vulnerabilities and Security Testing in Industrial Control Systems

Hotspot Observation | Focusing on Power Grid Attack Incidents: Analyzing Vulnerabilities and Security Testing in Industrial Control Systems

As cyber attack methods continue to evolve, industrial control systems, represented by power systems, are gradually shifting from being a “secondary impact area” to a core target in the cyber attack chain. Especially in the context of the ongoing advancement of the industrial internet and the continuous integration of “cloud-edge-end” collaborative systems into key business … Read more