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I Want to Secure My Industrial Control System – What’s the First Step

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Industrial Control System (ICS) operators recognize the need to improve cybersecurity , but many lack the understanding on how to start the process.  End users attend cybersecurity conferences, webinars, or read articles in the trade press and learn about specific cybersecurity topics – like threat detection or defense in depth architectures.  Many are tempted to start to take steps to improve security – but it is critical to first create a plan prior to taking action.  Schneider Electric has issued a white paper designed to provide guidance to operators who are initiating projects to secure industrial control systems. The whitepaper introduces the cybersecurity lifecycle which consists of four phases; Assessment, Implementation, Maintenance, and Auditing.  The white paper focuses on the Assessment Phase, and provides a detailed overview of the steps required to create a security plan.  The Assessment Phase is divided into 4 major steps: Documenting the Syst...

IoT Delivers Guaranteed Energy Savings and Multiple Awards for Cinnamon Grand Colombo Hotel

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As Sri Lanka’s largest hotel and one of the Cinnamon Group’s premiere properties, the five-star Cinnamon Grand Colombo hotel is a bona fide crown jewel in their chain of fourteen high-end properties. This exquisite hotel offers an experience that is a fusion of tropical paradise and metropolitan sophistication. From its 501 beautifully appointed guest rooms to multiple restaurants, event spaces, pools, gyms, and outdoor venues, the Cinnamon Grand Colombo creates moments and memories on a grand scale. But how does a hotel provide outstanding guest experiences while meeting aggressive sustainability goals? A combination of expertise, guaranteed energy savings, and IoT solutions not only met the challenge, but delivered significant results. The Cinnamon Group required measurable energy savings and an ROI of three years with zero disruption to operations. To meet these goals, they partnered with Lanka Energy Conservation (LEC) , an associate company of Perth Eco Power , a provider...