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Rescuing Tribal Knowledge: How Connected Workers are Future-Proofing the Shop Floor

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Walk into any manufacturing shop floor, and you’ll see incredible feats of engineering. Automated arms moving with millimeter precision, CNC machines whirring, and dashboards tracking OEE in real-time. But look closer at the human element, and you’ll often find a different story: a veteran operator tapping a gauge just right to fix a pressure spike, a scribbled note taped to a control panel, or a crucial troubleshooting step trapped entirely inside someone’s head. In manufacturing, the greatest asset isn't the machinery—it’s the collective intelligence of the people running it. Yet, as a generation of highly skilled workers prepares for retirement, factories face a quiet crisis: the tribal knowledge drain. The Cost of Silent Knowledge When a seasoned technician retires, their decades of problem-solving don't automatically get transferred to the next hire. They walk out the door. For the incoming digital-native workforce, traditional training methods—like thick, dusty paper bind...
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The Silent Threat of End-of-Life Tech—and How Cybercriminals Exploit Trust to Attack

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As we observe Cybersecurity Awareness Month this October, it's time to confront a growing vulnerability that affects everything from industrial systems to personal devices: end-of-life (EOL) technology . These outdated systems are not just inefficient—they’re dangerous. Worse, cyber threat actors are getting smarter, using trusted U.S. network traffic as camouflage to launch attacks that bypass traditional defenses. What Is End-of-Life Technology? When a device or software reaches EOL, it means the manufacturer has stopped providing: Security patches Bug fixes Technical support This leaves the system exposed to known vulnerabilities—many of which are publicly documented and easily exploited. How Cybercriminals Exploit EOL Devices Threat actors actively scan for outdated systems and use them as entry points. Once inside, they: Deploy ransomware Steal sensitive data Use compromised devices as launchpads for lateral movement across networks According to the National Cybersecurity A...
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Help Us Secure Our World this Cybersecurity Awareness Month

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October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month, an international initiative that educates everyone about online safety and empowers individuals and businesses to protect their data from cybercrime.  Even amidst large-scale data breaches and cyberattacks, Cybersecurity Awareness Month reminds everyone that there are simple, effective ways to keep yourself safe online, protect your personal data, and ultimately help secure our world.  @themerlanos  we are  proud to be a Champion and support this online safety and education initiative this October.   The theme of Cybersecurity Awareness Month is Secure Our World! This initiative reminds us that there are simple actions we can take every day to protect ourselves, our families, and businesses from online threats.   Cybersecurity Awareness Month focuses on the top four ways to stay safe online:   1. Use strong passwords and a password manager   2. Turn on multifactor authentication...
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