(Supervisory Control And Data Acquisition) A process control application that collects data from sensors and machines on the shop floor or in remote locations and sends them to a central computer for management and control.
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- Control System Works 1.0.358 (Windows)
- Control System Works is a Web-based framework for building HMI/SCADA/EMI/process control solutions using Micrsoft .NET and Microsoft Silverlight. Control System Works offers: open system with unlimited customization capabilities; powerful contemporary graphics; works across network boundaries and firewalls; zero administration client; rich and transparent configuration capabilities; high-availability. CS Works consists of...
- Software downloads 2009-11-12
- 60 Minutes: We're not ready for a cyber war
- Just like 9/11 thousands will have to die Before we give a damn. It's really a shame.and everything workshow's that possible?Unfortuantely, it will take a disasterIn the US, until disater strikes no one will do anything. Once it does happen then there will be screaming for heads to role....
- Discussion threads 2009-11-09
- PLCSIM OPC Server Free 1.2 (Windows)
- PLCSIM OPC Server is a self-containing OPC DA Server (supports OPC DA2, DA3 standards), written to easily connect SIEMENS S7-PLCSIM software PLC to any SCADA or HMI, acting as OPC client. Supports multiple PLC instances with S7-PLCSIM V5.4. OPC server's namespace configuration in a single XML-file. Customizable OPC server update...
- Software downloads 2009-10-14
- IntegraXor 3.0 (Windows)
- IntegraXor is an award-winning web-based SCADA software that provides a complete tool for building real-time graphic visualization of automated production systems across the manufacturing enterprise. Manufacturers can use IntegraXor applications to access and aggregate real-time production process information to drive factory visibility and intelligence. IntegraXor has features such as SVG...
- Software downloads 2009-09-29
- ConsultantX 2.0v4 (Mac)
- SCADA Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition systems are used in industrial, mining and civil engineering applications to control distributed systems from a master location. SCADA is a very broad umbrella that describes solutions such as monitoring a remote water pumping facility so you can see the motor amps and pump...
- Software downloads 2009-08-23
- SpecView Protects Software With Sentinel Hardware Keys
- SpecView is the leading European developer of Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition SCADA software. The company creates applications that are used for operator interfaces (HMI's), data acquisition, and report generation. The challenge was to copy protection for valuable software application and addition of software-based licenses to meet evolving customer needs....
- Case studies 2009-07-13
- Architecture for Secure SCADA and Distributed Control System Networks: Comprehensive Network-Based Security for Control Systems
- The need for remote monitoring, control, maintenance, and data access have resulted in many Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition SCADA systems and Distributed Control Systems DCS to be accessible either directly from the Internet or through corporate networks. Contrary to popular belief, many modern industrial control systems use common operating...
- White papers 2009-06-01
- Research on Data Backup and Recovery Technology in SCADA System
- On the basis of studying the real-time database technology,combined with CC-2000A system of Kedong company, the CASE management functions is being developed, which improved the history data processing method in the real-time database of SCADA Supervisory control and data acquisition systems. It can achieve the goal of preserving,recovering and deleting...
- White papers 2009-05-24
- ConsultantX 2.0 (Mac)
- SCADA Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition systems are used in industrial, mining and civil engineering applications to control distributed systems from a master location. SCADA is a very broad umbrella that describes solutions such as monitoring a remote water pumping facility so you can see the motor amps and pump...
- Software downloads 2009-05-11
- Application Whitelisting and Energy Systems - A Good Match?
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- White papers 2009-05-05
- AggreGate Device Manager 4.24.01 (Windows)
- AggreGate Device Management Platform is a complete device management solution that employs modern network technologies to control, configure and monitor different electronic devices. It also helps you to aggregate device data into a common database, where you can "slice and dice" it according to your needs, as well as let...
- Software downloads 2009-04-14
- The U.S. electrical grid: How big of a cyber target is it?
- Updated: Spies have reportedly been probing the U.S. electrical grid for months and planting software that could be activated at a future date, according to a Wall Street Journal. The report highlights the latest vulnerabilities facing U.S. power infrastructure. The Journal notes that the spies are from China,...
- Blog posts 2009-04-08
- Friday Rant - Conficker worm hype
- Friday Rant - Conficker worm hypeHey...come on now......Chicken Little has made a pretty good living with this tactic...what's your problem? ;-)RE: Friday Rant - Conficker worm hypeI agree with you, my boss watched CNN and came in afraid to go online, I even had to run scans again on...
- Discussion threads 2009-04-03
- Kepware's Allen-Bradley OPC Server Suite 4.500.462.0 (Windows)
- Kepware's OPC Server KEPServerEX provides an easy and reliable way to connect to Allen-Bradley PLC and Motion Controllers to your OPC Client applications, including HMI, SCADA, Historian, MES, ERP, and countless custom applications.
- Software downloads 2009-04-01
- Secure and Reliable Utility Telecom Networks: Strengthening Underlying Telecom Infrastructure in Today's Risk-Sensitive Environment
- In the context of utility telecom networks, security and reliability issues appear at essentially all major layers of the networking model. From application-layer viruses, "Back-Door" user log-ins, and firewall breaches, to potentially harm physical communications links, utilities face a variety of exposures both old and new. This paper focuses on...
- White papers 2009-04-01
- Software Firm Uses SQL Server 2008 to Help Companies Cut Energy Use by 30 Percent
- Vertelis creates solutions that enable its customers to use existing Supervisory Control And Data Acquisition SCADA and automation information to create near-real-time reporting on energy use to help reduce consumption. Vertelis required an enterprise-grade relational database to handle up to 7,000 readings per second. It also needed a well-integrated, intuitive...
- Case studies 2009-03-17
- Securing SCADA Systems to Meet Requirements Like NERC CIP
- Need to secure SCADA systems to meet critical compliance requirements like NERC CIP? The attendee will learn how from a process control security expert and one of the authors of the NERC CIP requirements!.
- Webcasts 2009-02-03
- Data breach costs, customer churn up a bit; Repeat offenders abound
- Data breach costs, customer churn up a bit; Repeat offenders aboundPrevent most net breaches!!!Our system prevents a majority of Network Breaches while keeping the Networks "UP," Provides a Real Time Global Administrator that sits transparently over other OEM's Network Management systems (i.e., IBM Websphere, HP OPenview, SCADA, etc), the system...
- Discussion threads 2009-02-02
- “Zombies ahead!” sign says something about SCADA security
- “Zombies ahead!” sign says something about SCADA securitySecurity of the GridThanks for bringing light angle to what is essentially a very hot topic! We all need to take a breather every now again, stop worrying about the security of parts of the grid and calm down.I'm wondering if you wouldn't...
- Discussion threads 2009-01-30
- News to know: Fannie Mae, RIAA, IBM, Storm components
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- Blog posts 2009-01-30
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