- by Dr. William Goble, CFSE
- Saturday, April 09, 2011
- Functional Safety
Driving with Blinders
Imagine: An automobile that has only one window in the front. No side windows. The driver can see to steer the auto forward and turn, but cannot see completely from side to side. What happens when the driver reaches an intersection with no traffic lights? The driver cannot see…
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- by Steve Gandy, CFSP
- Thursday, September 08, 2016
- Industrial Cybersecurity
How Secure Is Your Safety Instrumented System (SIS)?
As the cybersecurity threats in the industrial world continue to rise, the automation world continues to grapple with how to address these issues. As such, the newly released IEC61511-1: 2016 edition has included a new clause to address this (Clause 8.2.4). In essence, End Users have to carry out…
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