In a global market where manufacturing companies and their related supply chains are already at a breaking point, a cybersecurity breach could wreak havoc on both systems of production and business networks. This is increasingly imperative as more operational systems are connected and digitized, revealing exposures that can halt production, disrupt critical services, and generate losses that rapidly compound. In a market that demands just-in-time production, manufacturers cannot afford to be slowed by cybersecurity events or time-consuming and costly efforts to prevent them. Companies must secure their industrial systems to maintain operational efficiency, business continuity, product integrity, and compliance. In this Industry Pulse report, you’ll learn why protecting connected operational technology against advanced threats has become just as important as safeguarding traditional information systems in preventing financial, operational, and reputational crises. It explores: Why operational technology that runs factories, manages supply chains, and underpins essential services is now a primary target. Why securing the manufacturing system, not only the product, is vital to maintain a competitive edge as OT and IT systems become more intertwined. How integrated security platforms protect all attack surfaces and users, from the back office to the manufacturing floor. The importance of having a coherent security program to streamline compliance efforts.
