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DMC is proud to present at the Axis NJ 2016 Automation Expo on Thursday, October 27, 2016. Project Director Jon Carson will lead the keynote address on the topic of cyber security at 12:00 p.m.

The Axis NJ Automation Expo is an annual event hosted by Axis Industrial Automation Solutions that provides a venue to learn about new products, technologies, and industry trends. The theme of this year's expo is "Increasing Productivity through Advancements in Automation Technology."

Agenda

The expo agenda includes:

• Collaborative Robots & Adaptive End of Arm Tooling
•  Advancements in Motion Control
• Sensors & Safety
• Automation & Control
• Diagnostics, Data Acquisition & Security

Keynote

For the keynote address, Jon will be presenting The Line Between Paranoia and Prudence – 4 Simple Ways to Keep Your Production System Safe from Cyber Attacks.
 
There are a lot of reasons to be concerned about keeping your factory floor secure. Foreign competitors could attempt to steal your trade secrets and your competitive edge. Facilities can also be hacked to halt production or cause massive damage by stopping systems or causing erratic behavior, as happened to a German steel mill in 2015.Lastly, mischievous hackers could disrupt your production just for the lulz. (like a hacked nuclear research facility in 2012).
 
Deciding what level of protection your system really needs is a complicated endeavor. Keeping your cyber security bulletproof can be exhausting and expensive, while exposure to attacks can have devastating consequences. In this presentation, Jon Carson will present a brief list and overview of basic things to consider and be aware of.

RSVP

Learn more about the Axis NJ 2016 Automation Expo and RSVP to attend.