<![CDATA[SCADA & Beyond with Alana ]]>
scadaandbeyond.substack.com]]>https://scadaandbeyond.substack.com/podcastSubstackMon, 25 May 2026 03:48:11 GMThttps://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/7098908.rssAlana MurrayPlain-language Industrial Control System education for students, practitioners, and leaders. Weekly field-informed stories, patterns, and learning paths from 35+ years in control systems to help you understand and navigate this field with more confidence.episodicAlana Murrayscadaandbeyond@substack.comNo<![CDATA[ISA/IEC 62443: Cybersecurity Best Practices for the Real World]]>We're going to cover a lot of ground today. We'll start with what 62443 actually is, break down the standard's structure with real examples, look at the major 2024 updates, explore practical implications for your facility, and finish with concrete next steps you can implement immediately. This isn't going to be a theoretical discussion; everything we cover today comes from real-world implementation experience.



Get full access to SCADA & Beyond with Alana at scadaandbeyond.substack.com/subscribe]]>https://scadaandbeyond.substack.com/p/isaiec-62443-cybersecurity-best-practicessubstack:post:197391308Thu, 14 May 2026 18:38:37 GMTAlana MurrayNo79917full<![CDATA[Why Your Industrial Control System Is Broken]]>So today I want to talk about the three things that slowly turn a decent control system into one that’s a nightmare to live with. Configuration. Architecture. And change. These three things, on their own or working together, are behind most of the dysfunction I’ve seen in ICS environments.



Get full access to SCADA & Beyond with Alana at scadaandbeyond.substack.com/subscribe]]>https://scadaandbeyond.substack.com/p/why-your-industrial-control-systemsubstack:post:192518520Thu, 09 Apr 2026 14:49:23 GMTAlana MurrayNo77215full<![CDATA[Your Building Has a Brain: Here's How It Works]]>The building you're in has a brain, but most people who work in or around it don't know that. Until now.

In this first episode of my BAS series, I'm breaking down exactly what a Building Automation System is, how it's structured, what it controls, and what all those confusing acronyms, BAS, BMS, DDC, EMS, actually mean.

This is the perfect place to start if you work in facilities, controls, or maintenance, or if you're just starting out in the industry.



Get full access to SCADA & Beyond with Alana at scadaandbeyond.substack.com/subscribe]]>https://scadaandbeyond.substack.com/p/your-building-has-a-brain-heres-howsubstack:post:190758374Fri, 13 Mar 2026 14:56:45 GMTAlana MurrayNo86615full<![CDATA[Why OPC UA Is the Industrial Protocol You Can't Ignore in 2026 ]]>With 45 million units installed worldwide, OPC UA is poised to revolutionize industrial automation in 2026. If you continue to rely on Modbus, EtherNet/IP, or other legacy protocols, this podcast will show you why it's time to upgrade.



Get full access to SCADA & Beyond with Alana at scadaandbeyond.substack.com/subscribe]]>https://scadaandbeyond.substack.com/p/why-opc-ua-is-the-industrial-protocolsubstack:post:190133008Fri, 06 Mar 2026 18:55:37 GMTAlana MurrayNo894<![CDATA[FOUNDATION Fieldbus]]>Whether you're new to fieldbus or you've been wiring panels for years and want to understand what this protocol is really doing under the hood, this one's for you.



Get full access to SCADA & Beyond with Alana at scadaandbeyond.substack.com/subscribe]]>https://scadaandbeyond.substack.com/p/foundation-fieldbussubstack:post:188647378Fri, 20 Feb 2026 19:24:26 GMTAlana MurrayNo78813full<![CDATA[Modbus TCP vs Ethernet IP. ]]>After 35 years in industrial controls, I've seen engineers make costly protocol decisions based on one simple misconception: "They're both Ethernet, so what's the difference?" The truth is, choosing between Modbus TCP and EtherNet/IP can make or break your project.

In this practical guide, I'll walk you through the real-world differences that matter for your industrial automation projects, from architecture and security to total cost of ownership.



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