Brian S. Pauls

Founder & vCTO Cloudessy

Brian S. Pauls, Founder and CTO of Cloudessy, brings 30+ years of IT leadership to cybersecurity for manufacturing and logistics. He helps protect production lines and guides companies through tech shifts to stay efficient, secure, and future-ready.

Blog by Brian S. Pauls

Over 14,000 PLCs Targeted: Fixing Modbus Exposure

05.11.2026 08:11 AM - By Brian S. Pauls - Comment(s)
Over 14,000 PLCs Targeted: Fixing Modbus Exposure

Growth-minded manufacturing leaders rely on technology to streamline operations and stay competitive. But when critical industrial control systems connect to the public internet, they can expose your business to significant risks. Recently, a massive wave of suspicious activity targeted industrial s...

The End of Flat-Fee AI Software for Manufacturers

05.03.2026 11:42 AM - By Brian S. Pauls - Comment(s)
The End of Flat-Fee AI Software for Manufacturers
Learn how to successfully scale your manufacturing operations with advanced automation, flexible equipment, and smart digital transformation strategies.

Are Your Plant Systems Really Ready to Scale?

04.25.2026 08:34 AM - By Brian S. Pauls - Comment(s)
Are Your Plant Systems Really Ready to Scale?
Learn how to successfully scale your manufacturing operations with advanced automation, flexible equipment, and smart digital transformation strategies.

Why Manufacturing Tech Projects Run Late and Blow Their Budgets (And How to Fix It)

04.18.2026 09:18 AM - By Brian S. Pauls - Comment(s)
Why Manufacturing Tech Projects Run Late and Blow Their Budgets (And How to Fix It)
Discover the top reasons manufacturing tech projects fail to meet deadlines and budgets, and learn actionable strategies to avoid these pitfalls.

Why IT-only security fails on the plant floor

04.11.2026 08:22 AM - By Brian S. Pauls - Comment(s)
Why IT-only security fails on the plant floor
Relying on office security leaves your plant floor vulnerable. Discover practical steps to protect your operational technology and prevent costly downtime.