Articles about Industrial

A new report finds that 80 percent of manufacturing companies have critical vulnerabilities putting them at high risk for exploitation.

The study of 5,000 manufacturing companies by Black Kite finds 69 percent of companies analyzed have exposed credentials in the last 90 days.

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In 2024, the average cost of a data breach skyrocketed to $4.88 million, up from $4.45 million in 2023, showing a 10 percent spike and the highest increase since the pandemic.

Some industries though have seen even bigger increases. Data from a Stocklytics survey of 604 organizations across 17 industries and in 16 countries between March 2023 and February 2024 shows the industrial sector has seen the biggest data breach cost growth in the past year.

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Manufacturing and industrial products remain the most targeted sectors by cyber threat actors in the first half of 2024, with 377 confirmed reports of ransomware and database leak hits in the first half of the year.

A new report from managed detection and response specialist Critical Start is based on analysis of 3,438 high and critical alerts generated by 20 supported Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR) solutions, as well as 4,602 reports detailing ransomware and database leak activities across 24 industries in 126 countries.

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Following the second installment of this Cisco IoT series regarding IoT networking and security supported by Cisco's innovative hardware offerings, this next discussion explores related key topics that are essential for understanding and implementing IoT solutions effectively.

This comprehensive overview will cover critical aspects such as IoT security, operational technology visibility, and industry-specific use cases. By examining these elements, readers will gain a clearer picture of how Cisco's advanced IoT solutions can enhance security, improve operational efficiency, and drive business innovation across various sectors.

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New research into the manufacturing threat landscape from Trustwave finds that just 19 percent of manufacturing industry leaders are confident in their cyber defense mechanisms.

The research documents the attack flow utilized by threat groups, exposing their tactics, techniques, and procedures. From email-borne malware to the exploitation of SMB and DCOM protocols for lateral movement, these persistent threats pose significant risks to the manufacturing sector.

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Transcend has unveiled its new series of industrial-grade DDR5 5600 DRAM modules, which will soon be available for purchase here. Aligning with JEDEC standards, these advanced modules are packed with essential features like low power consumption, high speeds, minimal latency, and outstanding durability. They are designed to significantly enhance the capabilities of today's data centers, AI servers, network and communication systems, and more.

At the core of Transcend's DDR5 DRAM modules are major-grade DRAM chips, pushing the speed to an impressive up to 5600 MT/s. The design includes two independent 32-bit channels which substantially broaden the bandwidth, leading to improved memory access efficiency and shorter loading times for users. DDR5's standout feature is its low operating voltage of 1.1V, which is instrumental in cutting down overall power wastage. This feature is further enriched by an on-board power management IC (PMIC) that smartly regulates power distribution, enhancing energy conversion and elevating overall energy efficiency.

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Solid state drives continue to get faster, with many computers now supporting the PCIe 4.0 standard. Hell, PCIe 5.0 computers are now emerging. If you have a PCIe 4.0-compatible PC, you will probably want to get such an SSD to maximize your performance. Is it largely for bragging rights and benchmarks? Arguably, yes, but if you can afford it, you might as well go for a PCIe 4.0 drive. After all, the price should not be much more than a PCIe 3.0 SSD.

Transcend has a new M.2 NVMe PCIe 4.0 SSD that is intended for industrial applications, but it can absolutely be used in any PC with a compatible M.2 slot. The drive is designed to be both durable and fast -- it can achieve read speeds up to 7,200 MB/s and write speeds up to 6,500 MB/s. Nice!

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Does the average home user need any form of cooling on their M.2 solid state drives? No, it is not necessary. With that said, active and passive cooling options can extend the life of your drive while possibly making it perform faster too. You see, when an M.2 SSD gets hot, its speeds can sometimes decrease. Whether or not the user will actually notice the speed reduction outside of benchmarks is debatable, however.

Of course, not all solid state drives are limited to homes and offices. Some computers are used for rough industrial applications, such as in a factory with high temperatures or some other location with harsh conditions. In these environments, cooling your storage drive can be even more important -- potentially necessary.

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Most consumers can simply buy any compatible solid state drive, since their computer will be in a home or office -- they will likely have heat and/or air conditioning. In other words, the computer will be operating in normal conditions. Some businesses, however, may be using computers in extreme conditions -- either very hot or very cold. For them, a typical SSD may get damaged due to extraordinary temperatures.

Today, Silicon Power launches a PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD that is designed for extreme conditions. Called "MEC3H0S," it isn't just rugged and durable, but it is very fast too. It should prove quite brilliant for industrial applications.

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