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.

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.
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About the Author

David Greenfield, editor in chief

Editor in Chief

David Greenfield joined Automation World in June 2011. Bringing a wealth of industry knowledge and media experience to his position, David’s contributions can be found in AW’s print and online editions and custom projects. Earlier in his career, David was Editorial Director of Design News at UBM Electronics, and prior to joining UBM, he was Editorial Director of Control Engineering at Reed Business Information, where he also worked on Manufacturing Business Technology as Publisher. 
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