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Why Manufacturers Can’t Delay Industrial Cybersecurity

A look at how manufacturers are fighting ransomware and supply chain threats with AI-powered defenses, OT-IT collaboration, and new industrial cybersecurity technologies.

David Greenfield, editor in chief

Dec. 23, 2025

Key Highlights

Industry complacency remains the most dangerous vulnerability, with many manufacturers still viewing cybersecurity as a cost rather than essential insurance against production shutdowns and financial losses.
Explainable AI and machine learning models can analyze network traffic and user behavior to identify anomalies, bridge gaps between technical detection and human understanding, and enable predictive defense strategies.
Technology suppliers like Rockwell Automation, Opswat, TeamViewer and Radiflow have launched new platforms and services that bring enterprise-grade protection to manufacturers of all sizes.