Preventing downtime and contractual penalties in automated manufacturing
Automated, networked production in the manufacturing industry depends on real-time processes. Operational Technology (OT) failures inevitably lead to downtime, quality problems, delays in the supply chain and subsequent contractual penalties. Third-party interference also jeopardizes the safety of people and equipment.
The risk of novel cyberattacks, ransomware spillover, and technical error conditions has risen sharply over the past decade. At the same time, security managers are struggling with the continuing shortage of OT security professionals and are under intense cost pressure.