Manufacturing
Manufacturing
Industry
Manufacturing
Manufacturing
Industry

Manufacturing

As manufacturers continue with their digital transformation initiatives and edge closer to realizing the benefits of Industry 4.0, the risk posed by ransomware and other cybersecurity threats increases exponentially.
Manufacturing

An industry sector that is hot list of targets

The manufacturing industry was hit hard by organized cybercriminals and syndicate APT group during the pandemic. In fact, majority of global research conducted in this sector, pinpoint to the fact that 1-in-5 manufacturing companies have been the victims of cyberattacks over the last twelve months. This is quite damning to say the least but not surprising. The top form of threat was ransomware which is again unsurprising; and will only continue to rise with more sophistication and intent. The aim of the cyberattacks is to cripple manufacturing operations and shutdown production.
Manufacturing

An industry sector that is hot list of targets

The manufacturing industry was hit hard by organized cybercriminals and syndicate APT group during the pandemic. In fact, majority of global research conducted in this sector, pinpoint to the fact that 1-in-5 manufacturing companies have been the victims of cyberattacks over the last twelve months. This is quite damning to say the least but not surprising. The top form of threat was ransomware which is again unsurprising; and will only continue to rise with more sophistication and intent. The aim of the cyberattacks is to cripple manufacturing operations and shutdown production.

Manufacturing industry needs to be wake up to the cyber threat wakeup call

The manufacturing industry is very diverse and comprises of various target industries from food product to publishing newspapers to producing fabricated materials.

Manufacturing industry needs to be wake up to the cyber threat wakeup call

The manufacturing industry is very diverse and comprises of various target industries from food product to publishing newspapers to producing fabricated materials.

Current Landscape

In recent times, the manufacturing industry has grabbed many headlines because of data breaches or compromises. Ransomware actors have demanded large sums of money across various manufacturing companies having successfully breached computer systems and infected critical systems with ransomware.

With the pandemic changing the cyber threat landscape; not only has it introduced a new wave of challenges but also resulted in major disruptions for supply chains where manufacturing is often much higher up the “food-chain”. Disruption in the manufacturing results in a chain-reaction of overwhelming the supply chain.

The pandemic pushed supply chain attack issues deep into the manufacturing sources, with disruptions significantly up and problems expected to persist as global markets adjust to the ‘new norm’.

So, how can manufacturers protect themselves going forward as the post-COVID world unfolds?

Top Risk to Manufacturing Industry

Current Landscape

In recent times, the manufacturing industry has grabbed many headlines because of data breaches or compromises. Ransomware actors have demanded large sums of money across various manufacturing companies having successfully breached computer systems and infected critical systems with ransomware.

With the pandemic changing the cyber threat landscape; not only has it introduced a new wave of challenges but also resulted in major disruptions for supply chains where manufacturing is often much higher up the “food-chain”. Disruption in the manufacturing results in a chain-reaction of overwhelming the supply chain.

The pandemic pushed supply chain attack issues deep into the manufacturing sources, with disruptions significantly up and problems expected to persist as global markets adjust to the ‘new norm’.

So, how can manufacturers protect themselves going forward as the post-COVID world unfolds?

Top Risk to Manufacturing Industry

Interesting Statistics

In a recent report from Varonis – 2021 Data Risk Report for Manufacturing where 50 major manufacturers were assessed. The results are not only interesting but also rather damning.

Over 6 million files are open to every employee, a surprising black radius that places information at risk from ransomware and insider threats.

Some Key Findings

How DTS can help the manufacturing industry

Interesting Statistics

In a recent report from Varonis – 2021 Data Risk Report for Manufacturing where 50 major manufacturers were assessed. The results are not only interesting but also rather damning.

Over 6 million files are open to every employee, a surprising black radius that places information at risk from ransomware and insider threats.

Some Key Findings

How DTS can help the manufacturing industry

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