Securing PLCs in the Cloud with AWS: A Step-by-Step Guide

This article provides a step-by-step guide to connecting a Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) to the Amazon Web Services (AWS) cloud for remote monitoring and control of industrial assets. The architecture uses AWS-validated hardware components, including Allen-Bradley Micro850 PLC, Teltonika RUT956 router, Revolution Pi Core SE edge-of-network device, and an AWS account. The system is designed for secure, resilient and scalable OT operations and supports the use of AI and advanced analytics for asset data.