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    RE: Proof Test Coverage of Final Elements

    By: Sriram Ramalingam , 2 days ago

    @Manas Das , ISA TR96.05.01 as mentioned below is a good reference for this. I would like to add a thought on your points 1,2 & 3. In the context of optimizing testing frequency, unless a full functional test is performed, and the valve is functionally restored fully, any number ...

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    RE: Introduce Yourself

    By: Rajshekhar Uchil , 4 days ago

    Great to have distinguished academics like you here We also have an Education and Research Division which will be of interest to you Home - Division - Education and Research Division (isa.org) Regards Rajshekhar Uchil ------------------------------ Rajshekhar ...

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    RE: OT-IT data management framework

    By: Hector Puyosa , 5 days ago

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    RE: Views on Virtual Patching as compensating countermeasure ...

    By: Srihari Ramasubramanian , 10 days ago

    Dear Amit, 1) Air gap the systems so that they do not get infected by chance. 2) Have a DMZ for the BPCS servers. 3) Have the SIS working independent of the BPCS. 4) Download anti virus patches on periodic basis. The technical reports for the ISA 62443 will give more ...

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    RE: Generative AI

    By: Pat Dixon , 22 days ago

    As stated, it cannot be part of closed loop automation because it is not deterministic. However, I have found it extremely helpful in writing code. It takes care of a lot of syntax so I can get a lot of code written quickly, and then I can dig into the text to make it do exactly ...