Blog Posts

February 18, 2022

5 Key Reasons System Life Cycle Analysis is Critical to Business Continuity for Industrial Organizations

As more industrial devices become a part of the industrial internet of things (IIoT), industrial systems are more vulnerable to cybercriminals. Hence, industries need ongoing system lifecycle management to assure business continuity.

February 4, 2022

Key Business Continuity Lessons Learned in 2021 for Industrial Engineers and Manufacturers

Cyberattacks, pandemics, and other disasters can lead to critical production breaks. This article will explore the lessons learned for business continuity in 2021.

January 31, 2022

Intrinsic Safety vs. Explosion-Proof Containment: How to Choose the Right Architecture for Hazardous Area Control Systems

Discover the difference between intrinsic safety and explosion-proof containment and how each works to protect lives and assets in hazardous areas.

January 25, 2022

Top Benefits of Using Intrinsic Safety Technology in Hazardous Areas

January 21, 2022

Protecting Systems, Protecting Lives: An Introduction to Intrinsic Safety for Industrial Applications

Find out how intrinsic safety keeps hazardous areas safe and prevents injury and loss of life.

Hidden Threats to Industrial Network Security

Avoid an industrial network security breach with these five reasons to stop using end-of-life technology and adopt newer technologies.

The State of Industrial Network Security 2021

Key messages from ICA Engineering’s webinar with prominent members of the industrial network security sector explore the themes of IT and OT security, cybercrime, and mitigating cybersecurity threats.

Assessing Emerging Trends in Ransomware Cybercrime

While ransomware is not a novel form of cybercrime, the rapid uptick in frequency and severity of attacks is a trend business owners should be aware of -- and alarmed by. Ransomware as a Service (RaaS) gives cybercriminals access to ransomware for a flat monthly fee, one-time license fee, profit-sharing model, or affiliate program.

5 Best Practices for Industrial Network Security in the IIoT Era

Learn how to keep your IIoT devices and networks safe from malicious actors using these five tips and best practices. Read More:

The Value of Disaster Recovery Plans for Industrial Automation Cyberattacks

In this article, we’ll discuss why industrial automation programs need a disaster recovery plan for cyberattacks, as well as a few tips and best practices for how to create a cyber disaster recovery plan.

Does Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) Help Network Security?

The key to IIoT safety over the long term will be in the understanding and rigorous application of core security standards across the systems, software, hardware, and components that make up these networks

Industrial Automation Disaster Recovery Plans

In this article, we’ll investigate the impact of physical disasters on industrial automation programs, as well as a few tips and best practices for creating your own disaster recovery plan.

Why Remote Access Security is Essential for your Business

Whether employees use company-provided equipment or their own devices, the threat of cybersecurity breaches are now increasingly present. There is a common misconception amongst companies that remote access creates greater vulnerability to attack — however, remote network and internet access is utterly vital in today’s digitized business landscape. Rather than regress, then, organizations should strategize to determine the most optimal way to implement remote access within an infrastructure safeguarded with layers of security.

The Future of Remote Monitoring in Industrial Automation

Remote monitoring is a way to track and log the performance of industrial automation in real-time; this article explains why remote monitoring is such a crucial component in effective industrial automation and what we expect to see from it as we move into the future.

Cybersecurity Lessons Learned for Industrial Automation Leaders

The recent Colonial Pipeline attack has highlighted for industrial automation leaders the need for improved cybersecurity, enhanced authentication measures, and back-office monitoring for infrastructure security.

Securing Industrial Control Systems in the Emerging Digital Environment

Industrial cybersecurity needs to be specialized to deal with the unique vulnerabilities of industrial control systems (ICS) and the industrial internet of things (IIoT).

Food and Beverage Processing and Packaging Automation Trends

The demand for automation by food manufacturers increased by 56% during 2020, according to information from the Robotic Industries Association and Association for Advancing Automation. We’ve picked out five emerging trends in the food and beverage industry that show how effective automation and robotics are right now.

Boosting Operational Efficiency for Javan Engineering

ICA Engineering leverages their in-depth knowledge of Javan Engineering’s systems to provide automation expertise, boosting operational efficiency.

Essentials of Cybersecurity for Industrial Automation and Control Environments

In view of ever-increasing cyber-attacks of all types, securing industrial control systems is every bit as important as securing other types of corporate data networks. Today's IT and operational staff must cooperate to protect automation and control environments from cybersecurity threats by becoming familiar with the implementation of cybersecurity strategies and/or partnering with an experienced cybersecurity company.

What COVID – 19 Has Taught Us About Access and Security in the World of Industrial Automation

The COVID-19 pandemic has served as a catalyst steering technological advancement across nearly all industries. In this article, we’ll explore five lessons from the pandemic that can help organizations implement industrial automation strategies for the future.