Facilities Management Services Feature Library

Operations Engineer's library catalogues editorial features going back five years.

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08/08/2024 In the shadows Implementing a total cyber defence strategy to repel the onslaught of attacks now targeting organisations across the industry is no longer a choice, but an absolute. Brian Wall investigates the ways and means business are battling the ... » Read More

12/10/2023 Why is security so important for industrial control systems? Eaton describes the steps users must take to protect industrial controls and automation components from cyberattacks » Read More

08/08/2023 Dealing with cyberattacks Ransomware is a type of malware which prevents access to devices and the data stored on them, usually by encrypting files, the key to which requires paying a ransom. How can organisations resist such attacks, and respond if the worst were ... » Read More

09/01/2023 Cyber updates What is the Cyber Assessment Framework, and should you consider implementing a cyber security programme? » Read More

04/11/2021 Virtual protection: cybersecurity and IECD 62443 The IECD 62443 standard is becoming well-known as instructing operators on how to protect themselves from digital crime. Now, there are certification schemes for equipment and companies against this. By Jody Muelaner » Read More

24/08/2020 Smart moves Jody Muelaner explores how a building management system works and the range of equipment and systems with which it can work » Read More

13/04/2020 Sensing a new era Rapid development of the electronics and manufacturing sectors, along with rising environmental concerns, are driving up demand for passive infrared sensors » Read More

05/02/2020 Fighting floods There are a range of products and equipment that can aid in flooding scenarios – before, during and after they happen. OE highlights some examples currently on the market » Read More

07/10/2019 Fighting a lost cause How do you keep track of assets that could be easily lost or pilfered on a large or complex site: too big to sit on a shelf, but too small to be permanently installed. OE examines the technological options » Read More

05/08/2019 Absolute safety… the impossible dream Something akin to an industry consensus may be emerging when it comes to establishing holistic cyber security right across the supply chain. But with whom does liability rest when chasing that goal? » Read More

05/08/2019 Hacked off As IT (information technology) systems and OT (operational technology) systems advance, so too are cyber-attacks. Having some knowledge on common attacker methods can go a long way » Read More

05/08/2019 Crime stoppers Cybercrime is usually associated with financial services. However, with plant and control systems being increasingly connected, facilities and industrial operations are under equal threat. Could certification schemes aid industrial ... » Read More

28/12/2017 Hindering hackers Research suggests that companies, including manufacturers, acknowledge cyber threats are a risk to their business, but many are unprepared. Adam Offord asks what steps UK manufacturers can take to improve their cyber security and mitigate ... » Read More