The intersection of higher education and industrial necessity has never been more critical than it is in the current economic climate of the American Southeast, where traditional manufacturing faces the relentless pressure of rapid technological evolution. Jacksonville State University has recently
The long-held separation between operational technology and the broader digital world has eroded, leaving critical manufacturing infrastructure exposed to cyber threats it was never designed to withstand. The Zero Trust security model represents a significant advancement in the industrial and
While manufacturing security teams are rightfully preoccupied with the persistent threat of ransomware, which accounted for nearly one-fifth of all observed attacks in 2025, a different and often underestimated adversary is quietly gaining momentum. The traditional perception of hacktivism as a
Today we're joined by Kwame Zaire, a renowned expert in manufacturing and production management with a deep focus on the highly regulated electronics and aerospace sectors. His insights into quality, safety, and predictive maintenance offer a unique perspective on the escalating trade tensions
While the digital alarms in manufacturing boardrooms have been ringing loudest for the ever-present threat of ransomware, a more insidious and politically charged danger has quietly moved from the periphery to the factory floor. For years, the sector has rightly focused its defenses on financially
The persistent hum of automated assembly lines now masks the silent, digital conflict raging within factory walls, transforming the manufacturing sector into the primary battleground for a new generation of sophisticated cyber adversaries. The industry's continued position as the number one target
