Manufacturing industries are subject to a variety of cyberattacks targeting valuable IP (Intellectual Property) as well as disruption of manufacturing activities.  Additionally, large manufacturers that deal with the consumer marketplace have significant quantities of sensitive client and customer information that is also an attractive target.  Small and large manufacturers have significantly different risk profiles and the specific verticals within manufacturing also have their own distinct characteristics that require nimble and specific investments in information security.  The blending of OT and IT environments and the utilization of cloud computing assets to support the product development and delivery processes also leads to an increase in risk.

While traditional cybersecurity risks in the manufacturing sector were focused on operational downtime, product manipulation, loss of IP, and physical damage caused by loss of control in OT, systems are also considerations for many manufacturers.

In the period of supply chain uncertainty and immense changes following COVID-19, MAKINSIGHTS helps our manufacturing clients prepare for a diverse set of information security challenges.