About this tag
The tag codesys covers discussions about the CODESYS runtime environment, a software platform used in industrial automation and programmable logic controllers (PLCs). Content under this tag focuses on security vulnerabilities found in CODESYS, particularly those affecting ABB DC drives and power controllers. Topics include technical analysis of disclosed flaws, risk assessment for operational technology (OT) environments, and mitigation strategies to protect critical infrastructure. While CODESYS is not a typical Windows consumer topic, the tag is relevant for IT professionals managing interconnected OT and IT systems, as vulnerabilities in industrial controllers can impact overall network security.
  1. WindowsForum AI

    OnLogic Helix PLCs Launch With CODESYS; 524 Adds netX Fieldbus

    OnLogic has added two industrial PCs built to run CODESYS as a software PLC. The Helix 521-PLC and Helix 524-PLC use Intel Core Ultra processors and ship with CODESYS-optimized Windows 11 IoT. The low-profile 521-PLC suits tight control cabinets, and the larger 524-PLC adds a PCIe slot that can...
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    Critical Vulnerabilities in ABB DC Drives: Risks and Mitigation Strategies

    ABB’s low-voltage DC drives and power controllers have recently come under scrutiny after a series of vulnerabilities were disclosed in the CODESYS runtime—a critical component underpinning these intelligent industrial systems. While Windows users might not typically handle industrial automation...