Andrew Harris

Harris, as the Michigan team lead at ACS, combines his role as a senior instrumentation and controls engineer with active involvement in business development. Proficient in platforms like Allen-Bradley and Siemens, he orchestrates PLC system lifecycles while identifying and pursuing new business opportunities. With a proven track record, he successfully implements diverse systems, from 8500 HP dyno test cells to manufacturing line installations. Harris also oversees the training and supervision of controls engineers at ACS' Michigan office, ensuring a seamless integration of technical expertise and strategic business development.

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Presentation

Industrial cybersecurity threats pose safety risks in manufacturing

The presentation emphasizes the critical importance of industrial cybersecurity, highlighting the rising cyber threats to industrial control system computers in manufacturing facilities. It advocates for documented cybersecurity plans and expert-led risk assessments to fortify operations against potential attacks. Many companies mistakenly believe they are not targets, but all organizations with valuable assets are at risk. The presentation will enforce the need for technological advancements, robust defense strategies and a cybersecurity-focused culture. Regular safety assessments are vital to secure interconnected systems, protect sensitive information and ensure safe, continuous operations in the increasingly software-reliant manufacturing sector.