Manufacturing is the #1 most-attacked industry globally. IT/OT convergence, legacy SCADA systems, and supply chain threats create critical vulnerabilities. We deliver practical industrial security that protects critical infrastructure without slowing production.
Why manufacturing organizations struggle with cybersecurity
Manufacturing increasingly merges IT networks with operational technology. This convergence improves efficiency but creates cyber risk — a breach in IT can cascade to production systems. Managing this requires careful network architecture and identity controls.
Industrial control systems running 24/7 were designed for availability, not security. Many cannot be patched or updated without stopping production. Legacy systems lack encryption, authentication, and monitoring — making them vulnerable to both external and insider attacks.
Manufacturers are vulnerable through compromised suppliers and third-party vendors. Component suppliers, logistics partners, and outsourced manufacturing operations can introduce malware or backdoors into products and processes.
Manufacturers are vulnerable through compromised suppliers and third-party vendors. Component suppliers, logistics partners, and outsourced manufacturing operations can introduce malware or backdoors into products and processes.
OT environments require specialized security knowledge. Most plants lack dedicated security staff trained in ICS/SCADA security. IT security experts often lack OT experience, creating gaps in security program maturity.
Many plants lack asset inventory and network monitoring in OT environments. Without visibility, attackers can move undetected for weeks. Building monitoring requires tools that don't impact real-time systems.
Build comprehensive asset inventory of SCADA, PLCs, HMIs, and other ICS systems. Understand dependencies and prioritize critical systems for protection.
Architect IT/OT separation and isolate critical production systems. Prevent lateral movement from IT compromises to operational networks.
Deploy non-intrusive monitoring and anomaly detection on ICS networks. Identify suspicious activity without impacting 24/7 production systems.
Achieve CMMC compliance for DoD contractors. Assess vendor security and implement supply chain risk management programs.
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OT (Operational Technology) cybersecurity protects industrial control systems like SCADA, PLCs, and ICS from cyber threats. Unlike IT systems, OT systems control physical processes — outages cause production downtime, safety incidents, and significant financial loss. OT systems were designed for reliability, not security.
Legacy ICS/SCADA systems often cannot be patched or updated. Security focuses on network-level controls: segmentation, air-gapping critical systems, access controls, monitoring for anomalies, and implementing intrusion detection. Vendors' original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) provide guidance on safe security practices.
IT/OT convergence is when information technology and operational technology networks merge — bringing efficiency but also risk. A breach in the IT network can spread to OT systems. Managing this convergence requires careful network architecture, identity controls, and monitoring.
Manufacturing faces ransomware (targets production shutdowns), supply chain attacks (compromised component suppliers), state-sponsored threats (espionage targeting intellectual property), and insider threats. The sector is the #1 most-attacked globally. Downtime costs average $21 days per incident.
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