SEPTEMBER 202319How do manufacturers address today's cybersecurity risks? And how will they address new risks?Companies are moving towards adding advanced technologies to their OT environment; however, many manufacturers have yet to secure their systems. The IT and OT leaders are still unprepared to respond to new cyber threats that arise. Today, only a few companies monitor their OT environment and perform a sanity check into their systems in India. It can be perceived that these manufacturers are well prepared for the risks they may have to respond to when new technology comes into place. However, while using IoT devices and the latest technology, it is also likely that these manufacturers are unaware of the threats and risks these products bring along. These companies need to be more vigilant moving forward.How can manufacturers build cybersecurity controls into their smart factory initiatives?Manufacturing companies need to invest more in cyber management programs. These programs will be dedicated to cyber-attacks and will help them to identify risks, protect against such risks, respond to cyber threats and recover from any attacks in the past. Companies need to consider these actions when moving towards a more tech-savvy world. Cyber-attacks have significant consequences when enterprises become victims. Criminals can temper production quantity, product identification, production and quality defects, and cause miscommunication between functional areas
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