This report aims to contribute to the secure and legal use of industrial software, highlighting the importance of proper licensing and regular updates.
The cost of a single ransomware attack or a plant shutdown caused by a software crash far exceeds the price of a legitimate license. Whether through AVEVA's free development tools, flexible unlimited licensing, subscription models, or the growing number of high-quality open-source SCADA platforms like Rapid SCADA, there are legal, secure, and affordable ways to monitor and control your plant.