Electricity + Control March 2019

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IS3 X-Change User Conference 17-20 March 2019, Sun City, North-West Province

The sessions and workshops Africa's largest Industrial Software Conference are designed to demonstrate how Edge to Enterprise transforms business processes and the entire value chain to align with business goals. Enquiries: Visit www.x-change.co.za

Global supply chain needs to step up cyber security Enterprises across the global supply chain recognise that their ap- proaches to cyber security must be strengthened, but they are not yet taking the practical steps to safeguard their Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) deployments. This is according to a study undertak- en on behalf of Inmarsat, a world leader in global, mobile satellite communications. T he study surveyed 750 businesses across the global supply chain. Among these, two-thirds (66%) of respondents reported that their processes to combat cyber security threats could be stronger and 68% said more could be done to protect against data mishandling. However, despite recognising the higher security threats of Industrial IoT, just 33% have invested in new security technologies and only 29% have partnered with security specialists for assistance. This indicates that not enough is being done to secure operations. One reason for this response is a lack of relevant skills: 56% of respondents reported that they did not have staff with the cyber security skills to cover their IIoT deployments. Commenting on the findings, Tara MacLachlan, Vice-President for IIoT at Inmarsat Enterprise said: “While Industrial IoT presents immensely exciting possibilities for enterprises across the global supply chain, it also increases the risk that they will face cyber security issues, and our research suggests that they are unprepared for these risks. “A network is only as secure as its weakest point and with Industrial IoT increas- ing the potential surface area for cyber-attacks, enterprises need to ensure that they harden every element of their IoT deployments. Without secure Industrial IoT net- works, they may leave themselves open to cyber-attacks designed to cripple industri- al machinery, or dealing with ransomware or industrial espionage.” MacLachlan added that, ideally, secure Industrial IoT deployments should have security built-in from the ground up. This should include secure access management, secure execution environments, enhanced data encryption and smart validation and authentication between sensors, gateways and the software orchestration platform. “As we have seen from the results of this study, not every enterprise has the skills or technology capabilities to ensure an IoT solution is secure from end to end. Enterprises may need to collaborate with specialist providers who can offer a fully managed IoT service that considers security at every stage, from the edge sensors, to the gateways and orchestration platforms, to the connectivity and networks them- selves.” Inmarsat is a leading provider of managed Industrial IoT services across the global supply chain. With a track record of operating reliable and secure commercial mobile satellite networks globally for almost 40 years, and advanced capabilities and expe- rience with IoT technologies, Inmarsat is well placed to help organisations secure their Industrial IoT initiatives. Security is embedded in Inmarsat’s IoT solutions and throughout its core network and operations, which are protected by a dedicated cy- ber security team monitoring and counteracting threats 24/7/365. For more information contact James Grisbrook, Inmarsat Enterprise, email: james.grisbrook@inmarsat.com or visit: www.inmarsat.com

Power & Electricity World Africa 26-27 March 2019 Sandton Convention Centre, Johannesburg

The largest and longest running power and electricity conference and exhibition in Africa will again be hosting utilities, large energy users, government, regulators, municipalities and other industry decision makers and buyers from more than 40 African countries. Enquiries: Visit https://www.terrapinn.com/exhibition/power- electricity-world-africa/index.stm Safety Earthing, Bonding & Lightning Protection of Electrical/Electronic Systems and Equipment 28 & 29 March 2019, Premier Conferencing Centre, Glenanda, Johannesburg This two-day course/workshop, based on the applicable SANS, IEEE & IEC will equip delegates with in-depth knowledge of the purposes and various methods of electrical system earthing, bonding and lightning protection system design, implementation, maintenance and testing. Enquiries: Tel. +27 (0) 11 626 9000 or email bookings@ premierconferencing.co.za Showcasing components and systems solutions for tomorrow’s industrial production and energy systems, the event will cover Industry 4.0, machine learning and artificial intelligence, automation, robotics, industrial software, drive systems and fluid power technology, energy technologies, 5G communications technology for industry, subcontracting and research and development. Enquiries: Visit https://www.hannovermesse.de/home Africa Automation Fair will host the second edition of the Connected Industries Conference in line with growing international focus on Industry 4.0 and the advanced connected industries of the future. Enquiries: Tel. +27 (0) 11 549 8300 or email info@ africaautomationfair.com Engineering Community Conference ECC 2019 12 June 2019, CSIR International Convention Centre, Pretoria Future-Proof: Engineering is shaping what the future will look like and is evolving as quickly as technology itself. This conference will explore whether your business, ideas, products and jobs are future-proof. Enquiries: Susan Kruger. Tel. +27 (0) 12 809 9500 or email s.kruger@esteq.com or visit ecc.esteq.co.za Beckhoff Product Training 2019 TwinCAT 3 and TwinCAT 2 training courses, monthly, March- November 2019 Beckhoff Automation offers training for its system components such as TwinCAT 2, TwinCAT 3, IPCs, Embedded PCs, I/O and Motion products. The 3-day training courses are run at Beckhoff Training Centres in Johannesburg, Cape Town, Port Elizabeth and Durban. Enquiries: Visit www.beckhoff.co.za or email training@ beckhoff.co.za Hannover Messe 1-5 April 2019, Hannover, Germany Africa Automation Fair 4-6 June 2019, Ticketpro Dome, Johannesburg

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