Phoenix Contact - Increase cybersecurity of machines and plants
The benefits of network connectivity, such as increased productivity and flexibility, are obvious. But unfortunately, this also creates more and more potential attack targets for all kinds of cyber attacks. Cybercriminals repeatedly succeed in exploiting new vulnerabilities to gain unauthorised access to machines and installations, for example. That is why governments are introducing new (additional) cyber security legislation. In doing so, they are setting ambitious goals.
To ensure or even improve the cybersecurity of your machines and installations, it is essential to keep the cybersecurity functionality of your network equipment up-to-date. But how do you go about it?
Managed network equipment
Unmanaged network equipment, such as unmanaged switches, are cost-effective and easy to install. However, they cannot be properly secured or kept up-to-date. Managed switches, on the other hand, offer security features such as access control and can be easily updated with new firmware. Thus, they are always up-to-date in terms of cybersecurity.
Do Managed Switches offer other advantages?
Besides security functions, Managed Switches also offer excellent (preventive) diagnostics and redundancy mechanisms. This minimises network downtime. These and many other features increase the availability of your machines and installations. This ensures that the difference in purchase price is quickly recovered.
Stay up to date with the latest news:
-
OBO Bettermann - Industrial solutionsRead moreEfficiency and safety are essential in industrial environments. That’s why OBO offers a wide range of products perfectly suited for industrial applications, including X-series junction boxes, LK4/LKV wiring ducts, and tension wire cable trays.
-
3M - Cubitron 3 Grinding and Cut-Off WheelsRead moreFor over 40 years, 3M™ Cubitron™ Performance abrasives have been known for delivering high productivity. With the introduction of 3M™ Cubitron™ 3 Performance abrasives, a new generation of products is now available. This updated line features advanced technology with precisely shaped grains, offering up to three times the lifespan and increased cutting speed compared to previous versions.
-
JC - Electronics - Why Replacement Isn’t Always the Best Choice for Established Production LinesRead moreA production line that runs reliably and fits seamlessly into your process doesn’t necessarily need full replacement when parts become scarce. Modernization is often considered when electronics age, but it’s not always required.
-
Have Digitap - FlukeRead moreFluke is globally recognized as a leading manufacturer of high-quality test instruments, trusted by professionals across sectors such as electrical engineering, industrial maintenance, and installation technology. Thanks to their reliability, accuracy, and durability, Fluke tools are an essential part of every technician’s toolkit.
Check out our other success stories:
-
TR Service - Future-proof low-voltage panelRead moreTR-Service provides industrial maintenance using all disciplines, from electrical and mechanical to hydraulic and pneumatic. With support from Breemes, the company installed a large low-voltage panel. ‘After discussing my summary plan with them, I decided to just do it,’ says director-owner Raoul Tielens. At Breemes' suggestion, the panel was future-proofed by preparing it for power monitoring.
-
Peeters - Young Company, New EquipmentRead moreSince its founding a few years ago, Peeters Robotic Solutions has been rapidly developing, working on projects both domestically and internationally and providing standard solutions for industrial palletizing. The company stays up to date with the latest technology, including Festo’s electrical and pneumatic drives. To achieve this, it relies on itsme. “Thanks to their expertise and skills, we can bring innovation to the forefront for our customers.”
-
Kusters - Putting weight behind itRead moreKusters was looking for a weighing solution for its banknote devaluation machines that was easy to integrate into the Siemens control system. Through itsme, they came into contact with the right knowledge carriers at Siemens. ‘For us as Kusters, itsme is not only a supplier but also a source of knowledge, with which we co-engineer certain components and process steps, such as this weighing system.’
-
Eneco - Green light for green electricity and steamRead moreEneco Bio Golden Raand, located in the port area of Delfzijl, converts biomass into green electricity and green steam. Each year, the plant processes approximately 300,000 tons of waste wood from the Netherlands and neighboring countries. As part of Eneco’s climate ambitions, a project began in 2022 to replace the existing fluorescent lighting in and around the boiler room. The project was carried out under the supervision of itsme. “Two factors were important in this process: the cost, of course, but also the level of service.”
Why not take a look at these trainings we offer:
-
PROFINET CPNERead moreavailable in Dutch
-
PROFIBUS CPERead moreavailable in Dutch
-
WinCC-SCADA2Read moreavailable in Dutch
-
PCS7-SAFE V9Read moreavailable in Dutch