Cyber Security for

Manufacturing

With manufacturers shifting their operations to an increasingly digitalised process, the importance of cyber security is higher than ever in the sector. The complex, multi-layered nature of manufacturing, paired with vast supply chain networks to support operations, presents a glaring opportunity to cyber criminals looking to exploit these processes and disrupt your operations.

$5.6 Million

The average global cost of a data breach in the manufacturing sector in 2024

 - Statista, 2024

Manufacturing Challenges in the Face of Cyber Threats

Supply Chain Risk Management

The NCSC found that 87% of manufacturing firms haven’t carried out a risk review of their immediate suppliers. Your supply chain is often one of the weakest points of your entire operational process, and needs to be monitored and understood in order to avoid vulnerabilities.

Maintaining Regulatory Compliance

With firms facing an increasingly strict regulatory environment, both in the UK and beyond, it’s crucial that manufacturers and their immediate suppliers maintain a level of regulatory compliance, providing a strong foundation of cyber awareness and best practice.

Manufacturing Becoming the Most Targeted Sector

Many manufacturers haven’t implemented the same level of investment into cyber security as firms in other critical sectors such as finance. This investment gap is contributing to the increased targeting aimed at manufacturers and their supply chains.

Common Attack Types in Manufacturing

Ransomware

Ransomware refers to a malicious software that encrypts a victim’s data and demands a ransom for its release.

Phishing

Phishing attacks employ deceptive emails, text messages or website links to try and trick individuals into revealing sensitive information like passwords or payment information.

Malware

Malware is any software that is intentionally designed to cause disruption to a computer or server, leak private information or gain unauthorised access to information or systems.

BEC (Business Email Compromise)

A phishing attack that impersonates a trusted individual or organisation to trick employees into transferring funds or divulging sensitive information.

Supply Chain Attacks

This type of attack shifts the focus to a supplier or service provider who operates within the supply chain of the main target, with attacks on the supply chain often easier to coordinate and potentially causing sustained damages, costing millions in revenue disruption.

DDoS Attacks

A Distributed Denial-of-Service (DDoS) attack overwhelms a target server or network with malicious traffic that disrupts normal operations and prevents functionality for legitimate users.

Protecting Manufacturing Operations from Cyber Threats

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