Cyber criminals are typically able to move faster than companies. This means you need to know where your vulnerabilities are and where the likely threats will come from. Eduardo Di Monte, cybersecurity portfolio strategic growth leader at Rockwell Automation, delved into this topic and what it means in the industrial manufacturing context in a recent blog post.
“Given the current nature of the cyber threat landscape, no organisation is immune from becoming the target of cybercriminals,” he states. “Over the past year alone, we’ve seen companies of all types and sizes, irrespective of industry or sector, fall victim to a cyberattack. While previously, digital sectors such as eCommerce companies were the first on the radar of criminals, this has now shifted towards industrial targets.”
He says the reason for this change is because often companies in these industries have not updated or enhanced their cybersecurity processes for a significant period of time. For instance, it is common for legacy systems to still be using the same security protocols they had when first issued, meaning attacks can quickly and easily interfere with operations. There is also a misconception that cyberattacks are increasing in their sophistication or level of complexity, yet in reality criminals are using well-established tactics and seeking the easiest, most available opportunities.
Click here to download the full blog post in Microsoft Word format.
Security certified IIoT edge gateway Omron Electronics
IT in Manufacturing
The DIN-mountable device can be installed in machine control panels to provide remote access for on-demand, real-time servicing of industrial equipment.
Read more...EPLAN relegates device data DIY to history EPLAN Software & Services
IT in Manufacturing
With the new Data Portal Request Process, customers can order individual device data in Data Standard quality using a credit system.
Read more...Recovering from industrial data disasters Absolute Perspectives
IT in Manufacturing
Aside from bringing production to a sudden halt, there are often safety and environmental implications when shutting down a plant.
Read more...EtherCAT conformance tool updated
IT in Manufacturing
The CTT now allows read and write access to the PHY registers, which is convenient and rarely supported by other tools.
Read more...Deploying IT into the factory floor environment Omniflex Remote Monitoring Specialists
IT in Manufacturing
The ongoing debate on whether OT and IT should be integrated has never been more intense. Closing the gap between the two has many benefits, not least of which are efficiency and profitability managed in near real time.
Read more...PACTware further refines user interface VEGA Controls SA
IT in Manufacturing
Optimising a user interface for multiple sensor equipment manufacturers is possible in such a way that industrial users can use it similarly to everyday smart devices.
Read more...A robust cybersecurity strategy is critical ABB South Africa
IT in Manufacturing
Understanding and managing the risks associated with a cyberattack can seem a daunting prospect in the face of keeping a plant up and running.
printer friendly version