News Coverage
Security breakthrough for OPC-based industrial automation
September 2010
BRITISH COLUMBIA, Canada -- Byres Security Inc. today announced the release of the new Tofino OPC Enforcer firewall, part of the Tofino Industrial Security Solution. This new module locks down any industrial network using the previously hard-to-secure OPC Classic protocol.According to a company spokesperson, the Tofino OPC Enforcer provides superior security over what can be achieved with conventional firewall solutions. The result is improved network reliability, availability and security for any process control or SCADA company using OPC.
Belden Releases New Plug-n-Protect OPC Firewall to Provide Robust Cyber Security for Automation Facilities
September 2010
Belden has recently introduced version 1.6.0 of its Hirschmann™ EAGLE20 Tofino industrial network security system, including the new EAGLE20 Tofino OPC Enforcer Loadable Software Module (LSM). Developed by Byres Security Inc. for Hirschmann™, the OPC Enforcer locks down any system using the widely installed OPC Classic protocol, providing superior security over what can be achieved with conventional firewall solutions.
Flash Drive Launches Cyber-Attack
September 2010
At the beginning of the year I hosted a podcast interview on cyber security with Eric Byres, chief technology officer of Byres Security Inc. The interview was conducted to help our audience understand the risks of cyber attacks and learn how to mitigate them.
Fallout From Stuxnet Continues
September 2010
In the short term, it appears that the Stuxnet virus that affected four (or six, depending on which reports you read) Siemens customers using the company's Simatic WinCC SCADA software and PCS7 DCSs was small potatoes.
How Integrators And Manufacturers Approach Upfront Safety Integration And The Resulting Benefits
August 2010
System integration: Incorporating safety into a machine or a process at the design stage is more cost-effective than doing so later. Here’s a look at how several integrators and manufacturers approach upfront safety integration and the resulting benefits.
Control Networks Are Too Open To Cyber Attacks
August 2010
Most automation specialists are shocked to find out how much traffic is on their production control networks. Find out how installing the latest technology and adopting tighter policies for securing production networks can help to protect the integrity of critical control, safety, and regulatory data and processes.
What Do You Use OPC For? How Does Your Company Use OPC In Its Operations?
August 2010
An Article written by Eric Byres - Chief Technology Officer at Byres Security Inc. Eric provides some interesting facts about OPC security, and explains what the uses are, as well as providing examples of how OPC is used in daily operations.
Siemens Malware Media Coverage
July 2010
Media coverage following Siemens Malware WinCC Stuxnet analysis by Eric Byres of Byres Security Inc.
Safety requires Cyber Security, as provided by the Triconex Tofino Firewall
July 2010
The Triconex Tofino Firewall from Invensys Operations Management and Byres Security is an OPC firewall for Tricon Communications Modules that provides easy to implement defense-in-depth cyber security for OPC Classic communications. This solution maintains safety and data integrity between the Safety Instrumented System (SIS) and the Distributed Control Systems (DCS) system. It eliminates cyber security risks from hackers and from badly configured software that cause traffic storms which negatively impact critical controllers and other systems.
Eagle 20 Tofino Joins Schneider Collaborative Partner Approved Products
June 2010
Collaborative Automation Partner Program (CAPP) provides new wide-open solutions for optimizing electrical distribution, industrial control and automation performance.
The Eagle 20 Tofino has joined the Transparent Ready™ initiative, helping you gain easier access to information to reach the right decisions and assist in maximizing your competitiveness.
