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General Public License vs Commercial Licenses
One of our most frequently asked questions from current and potential clients is, “What is the difference between using MZ Automation’s libraries under the open-source GNU General Public License version 3, or GPLv3, versus using them under one of our commercial licenses?” This article aims to...
Made in Germany. Supporting the World. Built for the Future.
In an era of global supply chain volatility, the locations of key product-development activities, support, and compliance functions can be an important consideration in supply chain risk management. Choosing an EU-established partner like MZ Automation, based in Germany, does not, by itself,...
libIEC61850 Version 1.6.2 Released
MZ Automation has released libIEC61850 version 1.6.2, delivering a substantial collection of security, stability, and protocol-handling improvements. This release strengthens several core areas of the library, including MMS, TLS, R-Session, Sampled Values, GOOSE, ACSE, ISO session and presentation...
IEC61850Browser: IEC 61850 in the Field
How a commissioning idea became a mobile app for iPhone and iPad Guest article by Dennis Dchicha, RelayGuard The connection to an IED is the starting point for data analysis, testing, export, and file access. From Practice, for Practice During the commissioning of protection and control systems,...
IEC 60870-5-101/104 Version 2.4.1 Released: Important Security and Stability Update
MZ Automation has released IEC 60870-5-101/104 version 2.4.1, the latest update to our IEC 60870-5-101/104 C source code library. This release focuses primarily on security, stability, and reliability. It addresses the vulnerabilities reported during recent weeks, including several issues...
Cyber Security for IEC Protocols Series Part 3
Securing IEC 61850 and MMS A Deep Technical Study of Vulnerabilities, Secure Communication Protocols, and the Application of IEC 62351-4 to Digital Substation Messaging Abstract IEC 61850, the cornerstone of modern digital substations, uses the Manufacturing Message Specification (MMS) for...
The Industrial Accelerator Act: What the EU’s Move Toward “Union-Origin” Content Requirements Could Mean for Your Business
Amongst a consistently changing global economy and threats from external competition, the European Union now contemplates the extent that regulations should implement policies to intensify the competitiveness of the European economy. Currently, the European Commission is deliberating the proposal...
Cyber Security for IEC Protocols Series Part 2
Securing IEC 60870-5-101 and IEC 60870-5-104 A Technical Exploration of Threats, Countermeasures, and IEC 62351-5 Implementation for Telecontrol Protocols Abstract IEC 60870-5-101 and IEC 60870-5-104 are foundational telecontrol protocols used extensively in power system SCADA environments....
60870-5-101/104 v2.4.0 Released — Enhanced Security and IEC 62351-3 Compliance
We at MZ Automation are happy to announce we have just released an update of our IEC60870-5-101/104 Library. This update includes multiple enhancements related to security protocols such as improved communication compatibilities, expanded IEC 62351 alignment, and increased control, among other...
IEC60870 Test Tool — New Version Released
We are pleased to announce a new release of our IEC60870-5-101/104 Test Tool, enhancing its professional feature set with powerful message filtering capabilities designed to accelerate testing and debugging of IEC 60870-5-101/104 communication. The IEC60870 Test Tool is a commercial engineering...
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