Check out this episode of the RS Expert Advice Podcast with Barry Turner, Technical Business Development Manager at Red Lion Controls, to learn about strategies, standards, and solutions that can help you effectively manage industrial cybersecurity risks in both IT and OT systems.
Cyberattacks on industrial systems are escalating at an alarming pace. U.S. utilities, for example, experienced a 234% surge in cyberattacks in 2024 compared to the previous year, highlighting an urgent need for robust cybersecurity protocols and solutions. As the integration of information technology (IT) and operational technology (OT) accelerates, critical infrastructure — ranging from industrial manufacturing facilities and transportation systems to power, energy, water, and waste utilities — faces increasing vulnerabilities that threaten operational safety and data integrity.
In this episode of the RS Expert Advice podcast, Barry Turner, Technical Business Development Manager at Red Lion Controls — a trusted global supplier of communication, monitoring, and control solutions for industrial automation and networking equipment — dives deep into cybersecurity solutions that help protect industrial systems. Barry addresses industry trends and standards, shares expert strategies for mitigating cross-functional risks with robust cybersecurity measures, and introduces solutions engineered to safeguard critical assets and ensure resilience in the face of evolving cyberthreats.
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(0:40) Please introduce yourself and tell us about your role at Red Lion.
(1:35) Please also provide us with a brief introduction to Red Lion.
(2:27) Why is cybersecurity increasingly vital in industrial environments?
(3:07) How is the edge computing trend impacting industrial cybersecurity?
(3:39) What are the ISA/IEC 62443 standards, and how do they help industrial organizations address cybersecurity risks?
(6:02) What common challenges do people face when it comes to selecting and implementing industrial cybersecurity solutions? Do you have any advice for overcoming these challenges?
(7:46) Please tell us about Red Lion’s FlexEdge intelligent edge automation platform and its relationship to industrial cybersecurity.
(10:12) How does Red Lion’s FlexEdge platform align with ISA/IEC 62443?
(11:54) Please tell us more about the FlexEdge products that can help users improve their industrial cybersecurity.
(13:51) Are there any cybersecurity success stories you’d like to share about the FlexEdge intelligent edge automation system?
(17:01) Is there anything else you’d like RS listeners to know about Red Lion and their industrial cybersecurity solutions?
Red Lion Controls and RS: Your trusted partners for industrial cybersecurity
No matter what industrial segment you operate within, Red Lion has tools you can trust to help safeguard your IT and OT infrastructure, minimize security risks, and maximize the security of your assets, data, and operations. The FlexEdge all-in-one automation and networking solutions Barry introduced bridge the IT/OT divide to enable robust, reliable, and secure communications between all of your devices and are readily available at RS, along with expert customer support.
For more information about the FlexEdge intelligent automation platform products available at RS — including DA50 and DA70 controllers, industrial controls, data communications devices, I/O modules, and communication sleds — or the complete RS portfolio of Red Lion products — please click the links embedded here and check out their other contributions to the RS Expert Advice series. For assistance identifying, procuring, deploying, and maintaining Red Lion’s FlexEdge solutions in your industrial facility, please contact your local RS representative at 1.866.433.5722 or reach out to the RS technical product support team.
