The manufacturing sector has emerged as a prime target for cybercriminals, leading to a surge in cyber attacks over the past three years. According to the IBM X-Force Threat Intelligence Reports of 2024, more than 25% of security incidents last year were aimed at this industry, highlighting the
In today's interconnected world, the lines between Operational Technology (OT), the Internet of Things (IoT), and Information Technology (IT) are increasingly blurred. This convergence brings multiple efficiencies and capabilities but also introduces significant security challenges. Critical
In the rapidly evolving landscape of manufacturing, technology plays a pivotal role in ensuring efficiency, security, and competitiveness. Yet, many manufacturers are on the precipice of severe risk due to reliance on outdated SAP enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems. As SAP advances its
In 2022, there was a staggering 2,000 percent increase in cybersecurity attacks targeting commonly used protocols, with threat actors increasingly focusing on disrupting operational technology (OT) operations. Critical infrastructure environments, which include power plants, grids, and distribution
The advent of Industrial Control Systems (ICS) has become the crux of global industrialization, propelling sectors into an era of unprecedented efficiency and automation. Yet, this technological leap has been shadowed by a growing menace: cyber threats. By 2031, the impact of cybersecurity on the
The manufacturing sector stands on the brink of a transformative digital era, which promises to drastically enhance both productivity and efficiency. Nevertheless, as these industries integrate more deeply with technology, they face an escalating risk of cyber threats that can jeopardize not only
