Plain-language Operational Technology and Industrial Control Systems education from 35+ years in the field. Weekly problem-focused episodes teaching structures, trends, and practical approaches for OT/ICS professionals at all career stages. <br/><br/><a href="https://scadaandbeyond.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast">scadaandbeyond.substack.com</a>

SCADA & Beyond with Alana
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Plain-language Operational Technology and Industrial Control Systems education from 35+ years in the field. Weekly problem-focused episodes teaching structures, trends, and practical approaches for OT/ICS professionals at all career stages. <br/><br/><a href="https://scadaandbeyond.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast">scadaandbeyond.substack.com</a>
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June 21, 2026
PLC vs DCS vs SCADA
<p>Are you uncertain about the appropriate use of PLCs, DCS, or SCADA systems? After 36 years in industrial controls, this is the most common question I get. The boundaries between these systems are blurring in 2026, and new factors like edge computing, AI integration, and cybersecurity are completely reshaping the decision landscape.</p> <br/><br/>Get full access to SCADA & Beyond with Alana at <a href="https://scadaandbeyond.substack.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_4">scadaandbeyond.substack.com/subscribe</a>

May 14, 2026
ISA/IEC 62443: Cybersecurity Best Practices for the Real World
<p>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.</p> <br/><br/>Get full access to SCADA & Beyond with Alana at <a href="https://scadaandbeyond.substack.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_4">scadaandbeyond.substack.com/subscribe</a>

April 9, 2026
Why Your Industrial Control System Is Broken
<p>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.</p> <br/><br/>Get full access to SCADA & Beyond with Alana at <a href="https://scadaandbeyond.substack.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_4">scadaandbeyond.substack.com/subscribe</a>
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