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precise and reliable laser disTance sensOrs


T you can also increase your organisation’s


Key considerations when thinking about cyber security for industry 4.0 include:


How you can ensure the integrity of your systems and information


The protection of sensitive information throughout the data life cycle


The recovery process of critical systems and how to minimise the effects of an incident


ASSeSSIng the rISk To protect your smart network from cyber criminals, you must first identify possible risks and their likelihood of occurring. a comprehensive risk assessment must


therefore be carried out which must consider your organisation, its suppliers and its technology. you will need to assess how secure your industrial control systems are (ics), how and where your sensitive data is stored, the vulnerabilities of your supply chain and who has access to your system. you should also look carefully at what systems control or are linked to physical processes and what may happen if they get disrupted. Once you know what the risks are you can begin to develop ways to mitigate or remove these risks.


hArdenIng your SySteMS ‘Hardening’ your systems will help to reduce the risk of cyber threats to your business. This includes:


The installation of firewalls The creation of processes to install patches


The installation of real-time intrusion detection or threat intelligence encryption


access and identity management (physical and digital) regular back-ups The segmentation of systems


resilience by coming up with a disaster recovery plan or business continuity plan, which will help you to deal with an incident and detail the steps needed to return to normal.


StAyIng vIgIlAnt Ongoing vigilance is key and should be undertaken by both your workers and your technology. Monitoring of your networks, personnel and the environment should be continuous so that you can pick up on threats as quickly as possible. To aid vigilance, your workers need to be


trained. cyber security awareness training should be carried out regularly, especially if new technology is introduced or novel threats emerge. you should also seek to ensure that your


suppliers or any other organisations connected to your systems commit to regular audits and the installation of software patches as soon as they become available.


A culture of SecurIty To create a security-first approach that integrates information security throughout your organisation, you may want to implement an information security management system, like isO 27001, which includes processes for physical, digital and legal risks. isO 27001’s 114 controls have been developed


to help you implement best-practice processes when it comes to integrating security into your personnel, leadership and digital and physical assets. These processes include access control, operations security, system acquisition and maintenance, supplier relationships and incident management, giving you the framework you need to build a true culture of security within your manufacturing or engineering business. The standard can also be extended with


additional codes of practice to tailor it to your organisation’s needs. isO 27017, for instance, provides additional controls that cover information security for cloud services, while isO 27018 tackles the protection of personally identifiable information kept in a cloud. Whether you use a management system or not, it


remains important to create an integrated defence strategy so that your security is as consistent as possible both within and without your business.


QMS International www.qmsuk.com


he latest range of OM70 laser distance sensors from baumer are designed to provide reliable and precise inline


measurements, even on more ‘challenging’ and inconsistent structured surfaces and materials. They also include the very latest connectivity options for outstanding usability and fast analysis for quick and easy sensor adjustment via the intuitive baumer web interface feature. OM70 sensors feature one of the thinnest beam


shapes compared to other types of laser sensors which is crucial in helping to ensure a more precise measuring focus. For example, most point type lasers typically only go down to 0.2mm x 0.75mm whereas the OM70 goes down to 0.05mm x 0.05mm. This optimises the sensor’s receiving array enabling it to fully exploit the information content and minimises measuring impairments caused by irregularities such as machining marks, tiny scratches or dents which can impair the performance of other types of laser sensors.


The range includes options which cover a wide


range of measuring and sensor applications. For example, the OM70 offers the highest precision at the closest ranges with precise inline measurement and a selectable range with a “sweet spot” up to 250mm. This means reliable measurement regardless of the object thanks to its point and line beam shapes. a second option is available which ensures reproducibility of long distance measurements up to 1,500mm. in addition the OM70-T provides tolerance


measurement and dimensional accuracy checks, essentially an even more high performance option for the most demanding measuring applications. This is crucial in helping to improve product quality with non-contact dimensional accuracy checks and can also be quickly adjusted to the measurement task using the integrated web interface. The precise and reliable performance


characteristics apply across the OM70 range giving users the confidence of unrivalled measurement, particularly for the most challenging applications with poor ambient light, or dusty environments.


Baumer www.baumer.com


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