Ensuring digital security in advanced manufacturing is paramount in today’s interconnected landscape. With the rise of technologies like additive manufacturing and digital twins, protecting sensitive data throughout the production process is critical. This article explores key considerations and strategies for enhancing digital security in advanced manufacturing.
Key Learning Points about Cyber Security in Manufacturing Industry:
- Cyber security of manufacturing is increasingly important in a connected world;
- Attacks on manufacturing systems often involve the theft of IP;
- Manufacturing is the most targeted industry for ransomware attacks;
- To secure the complete data chain you must secure the link from software to hardware.
“By reducing the risks and protecting the digital economy, our society will be able to realize the digital dividends of the fourth industrial revolution.” – says Barbara Frei, Executive Vice President Industrial Automation, Member of the Executive Committee, Schneider Electric. She explains that:
“In the manufacturing industry, cybersecurity should not be viewed solely as a defensive practice but as a means to proactively drive larger value outcomes. Often, cybersecurity is only seen as a “necessary evil” driven by IT considerations. However, industrial companies can leverage cybersecurity to create significant value by involving a broader group of stakeholders in their cybersecurity practices.”
Nowadays, cybersecurity is not to be neglected, as its benefits surpass investments in many ways and usually in many areas of the business. Manufacturers can safeguard their operations, protect intellectual property, and maintain trust with customers and partners, all by prioritizing digital security and implementing proactive measures.
Sources:
- How advanced manufacturing can improve supply chain resilience and cybersecurity
- Manufacturing Cyber Security: How to protect data in a digital thread
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