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Cyber attack awareness goes real time U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) laboratories fight off millions of cyber attacks every year, but until now a near real-time dialog between these labs about this hostile activity has never existed. More...

New access to security incidents Newly formed non-profit Security Incidents Organization will provide public access to The Repository of Industrial Security Incidents (RISI). More...

Task force plan to secure U.S. systems The first installment of a three-year effort to build a unified information security framework for the entire federal government is now up and ready to go. More...

Cyber security with no borders Cyber attacks know no real boundaries, so that is why international cooperation needs to happen in today's technology savvy environment, according to the International Multilateral Partnership Against Cyber Threats (IMPACT) and International Telecommunication Union (ITU). More...

Security feature: Defense in cyberspace Wireless technology has aroused as much interest as it has skepticism in the industrial control systems industry. While many recognize the easier installation and reduced costs, others question the reliability and security of wireless networks. The principle requirement of industrial wireless technology is clear: It must be robust, reliable, cost-effective, and completely secure. Despite the benefits, the adoption of wireless networks has been gradual in the industry due in part to security concerns. More...

PoliWall Q Security Appliance
The PoliWall Q is a high-performance security appliance designed to counter network attacks. PoliWall Q provides innovative granular IP-based access control by rapidly filtering millions of global addresses with exceptions down to a single address.

EAL6+ Operating System Security Certification
The INTEGRITY-178B operating system has been certified by the National Information Assurance Partnership, a U.S. government initiative operated by the National Security Agency, to Common Criteria Evaluation Assurance Level (EAL) 6+, High Robustness.

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6-8 OCTOBER
ISA EXPO 2009, Houston. http://www.isa.org/expotemplate.cfm.  

6-8 OCTOBER
ARC Asset Lifecycle Management at ISA EXPO 2009, Houston. http://www.arcweb.com/Events/Pages/Houston09.aspx.  

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See what's inside ISA EXPO 2009, 6-8 October at the Reliant Center in Houston:

Security
Security of automation and control computer networks, as well as the physical well-being of the manufacturing plant, is crucial. The Security exchange will feature world-renowned cyber security and automation systems experts discussing key initiatives to avoid a cyber incident. More ...

Energy & Environment
"Green" manufacturing is a global must to safeguard our planet's natural resources. The Energy & Environment Exchange covers power and energy optimization, chemical and substance analysis, fossil fuel and nuclear power plant standards and more. More ... 

Process Automation & Control
The Process Automation & Control Exchange covers all the essential elements of discrete and process automation, from HMI and monitoring displays on the control panel, to the valves and actuators in the field. More ... 

Enterprise Integration
Integrating the plant floor with the business side of manufacturing can raise the company's bottom line through improved efficiency, asset optimization, performance metrics and predictive maintenance. This exchange will help show manufacturers how to meld hardware and software into the automation environment. More ... 

Safety
Safety is the cornerstone of the automation industry, and this exchange will have the experts from around the world discussing the key technologies and methodologies to keep a plant operating safely. More ... 

Wireless & Networking
Networking and communications embody the automation environment. This Exchange covers cutting edge information on every mode of industrial networking, including wireless, fieldbuses and other new age technologies affecting the industry today. More ...

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