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Why USB sticks in OT are the greatest risk to your production
It is a practice that exists in almost every production environment: device states are stored on USB sticks, tucked away somewhere in a drawer – and then comes the day when the plant stops and no one knows where the stick is. Or it is empty. Or it contains the state from two years ago. USB sticks as OT backups are not only unreliable – they are an active security risk. Why this is the case – and what the alternative looks like.
Siemens TIA Portal Backup: What Works Natively – and Where the Real Problem Begins
TIA Portal is the standard. Without manual backups, gaps and inconsistent project versions occur. What TIA delivers natively – and where eguide4DATA complements it.
Passing an OT Audit: What auditors really want to see in your production
An OT audit is no longer a paper tiger. Since NIS2, stricter requirements apply – and in the event of deviations, noticeable consequences are imminent. Many manufacturing companies underestimate a crucial point: auditors do not only evaluate the technology used, but above all evidence, processes and documentation. This article shows what really matters in the audit, where typical weaknesses lie and how you can prepare in a targeted manner.
Ransomware hits production: What happens when OT devices are no longer operational?
A cyberattack on a production facility sounds like science fiction – until it happens. Ransomware attacks on OT environments have tripled over the past three years. What many do not know: Classical IT protection concepts do not work in production. This article explains how attackers proceed, why OT devices are particularly vulnerable – and what a clean OT backup means in an emergency.
OT downtime costs money. But have you ever calculated how much exactly?
Transparency instead of gut feeling:
Find out what costs arise from missing OT management – and how to reduce them in a targeted way.
We are now ISO 9001 and ISO/IEC 27001 certified.
PLUS4DATA is now ISO 9001 and ISO/IEC 27001 certified – but what really matters is what we improved along the way.
Versioning in OT: The underestimated security and compliance risk
No overview of PLC versions? Then the next issue is just one change away. Why versioning in OT is critical – and how you can systematically prevent risks and downtime.
eguide4DATA V1.6: More efficiency and control in OT data management
More control, less effort: With eguide4DATA V1.6, you optimize your backup management, automate processes, and structure OT data more consistently – for noticeably greater efficiency in daily operations.
When the plant is down: OT disaster recovery without chaos and finger‑pointing
If the system comes to a standstill, every minute counts.
Learn how to instantly find the correct backup version in case of a failure, perform the restore within minutes, and significantly reduce unplanned downtime.