Cybersecurity Checklist for Manufacturing: 5 Key Points

Unplanned downtime is widely recognized as the biggest enemy of production. From the executive office to the supply chain to the manufacturing floor, all personnel are diligently striving to maintain operational continuity.

In cyberspace, a Thanos-like menace exists, poised to “snap” production if specific demands are not fulfilled. These attacks can manifest in several forms, including ransomware, backdoors, and spearphishing. IBM’s X-Force Threat Intelligence Index indicates that the industrial sector was the most targeted industry in 2023.

The threats to manufacturing are considerable. Besides incurring financial losses from delay and extortion, businesses jeopardize their reputation and risk being the subject ...