Rockwell Automation and Cisco release security design guidance ahead of Internet of Things World Forum (IoTWF 2015)

Rockwell Automation, the world’s largest company dedicated to industrial automation and information, has published new tested, validated resources with strategic alliance partner Cisco.

These resources are aimed at helping the automation industry address the security concerns associated with implementing new technologies and trends like the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT).

Free, and offered now through a dedicated web page, users will find the latest security best practices, guides, and insights for industrial enterprises to implement networks; all of which follow a defence-in-depth approach that utilises industry standards. These architectures address the dynamic security practices for both information technology (IT) and operational technology (OT) -- essential in managing risk from the plant to the Connected Enterprise.

“The Connected Enterprise holds the key to unlocking the potential of the Internet of Things to offer the enhanced levels of efficiency and productivity needed to meet the challenges of the rapidly growing global market” according to Neil Enright, regional sales director, Middle East, Rockwell Automation.

“It’s about connecting the people, processes and technology to achieve better productivity, sustainability and economic performance.”

 The Middle East is widely recognised as a rapidly emerging market, supported especially by the GCC in its drive for industrial diversification from the traditional oil and gas sector. With Dubai set to host the leading innovators in business, government and academia at the premier Internet of Things (IoT) thought leadership forum, IoTWF 2015 between the 6th and 8th of December 2015, Enright believes it is an exciting time for the region: “The Middle East is committed to broadening its industrial base at a time when new facilities will give it an opportunity to compete on the world stage if it is able to take advantage of Connected Enterprise principles to embrace the Industrial IoT.”

During the Cisco hosted IoT World Forum at the Dubai World Trade Centre, Rockwell Automation executives will highlight how the scalable implementation of Industrial IoT technologies through an integrated control and information system – The Connected Enterprise – delivers the potential of real-time analytics for plant-wide optimisation.

Notes to Editors: If you are attending IoTWF 2015 as a member of the press and would like to speak to a Rockwell Automation representative, please contact us directly using the information below.

About Rockwell Automation Rockwell Automation Inc. (NYSE: ROK), the world’s largest company dedicated to industrial automation and information, makes its customers more productive and the world more sustainable. Headquartered in Milwaukee, Wis., Rockwell Automation employs about 22,500 people serving customers in more than 80 countries.

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About the Internet of Things World Forum The Internet of Things World Forum 2015 will be held between the 6th and 8th of December 2015 at the Dubai World Trade Centre, Dubai. This invitation only event, hosted by Cisco, is widely recognised as the premier thought leadership forum in this rapidly growing industry, for key stakeholders and innovators in business, government, and academia driving adoption of the IoT worldwide.

For further information contact:

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