THREATQ FOR:
The Manufacturing Industry
The manufacturing industry comprises various components, including raw material sourcing, production processes, quality control, and distribution. It involves machinery, skilled labor, technology, and supply chains to transform raw materials into finished goods. This sector encompasses diverse industries like automotive, electronics, textiles, and more, contributing significantly to economic growth globally.
Key Manufacturing Industry Challenges
SUPPLY CHAIN DISRUPTION
Supply chain attacks are employed by cybercriminals to manipulate a company’s manufacturing processes through interference with both hardware and software. Malicious software may be inserted at any point in the supply chain, potentially leading to disruptions or outages in the organization’s services as a result of this cyber attack.
RANSOMWARE
“The manufacturing industry suffered at least 437 ransomware attacks in 2022, making up more than 70% of these types of costly and disruptive assaults that industrial companies faced last year, according to the cybersecurity firm Dragos3.”
One challenge encountered by manufacturing facilities is the frequent lack of visibility for operators into their systems, coupled with the use of shared credentials across information networks and operational technology systems.
OUTDATED TECHNOLOGY
Using outdated technology increases the risk of security breaches due to the absence of the latest security features. Such systems are frequently unsupported by their original developers, leaving them without essential security patches and updates. As cybercriminals continually discover new ways to access information, relying on outdated technology not only jeopardizes your data but may also result in additional expenses, either through paying criminals or losing customers. Therefore, while opting for older technology may seem like a cost-saving measure, it could ultimately expose you to significant risks and financial consequences.
PHISHING SCAMS
Sources:
1. IBM Security X-Force Threat Intelligence Index 2023: https://www.ibm.com/reports/
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2. Statista: https://www.statista.com/statistics/1315805/cyber-attacks-top-industries-worldwide/
3. Dragos: https://cyberscoop.com/ransomware-manufacturing-dragos/
4. Infosec: https://resources.infosecinstitute.com/topics/phishing/phishing-attacks-manufacturing-industry/
ThreatQ Secures the Manufacturing Industry
CONSOLIDATE
all sources of external (e.g., E-ISAC, OSINT) and internal (e.g., SIEM) threat intelligence and vulnerability data in a central repository.
ELIMINATE
noise and easily navigate through vast amounts of threat data to focus on critical assets and vulnerabilities.
PRIORITIZE
what matters most for your environment.
PROACTIVELY HUNT
for malicious activity which may signal malicious activity, denial of service attacks and other disruptions and potential harm to customers, employees and constituents.
FOCUS
on known security vulnerabilities in currently active exploits which may impact regulatory status and security posture.
ACCELERATE ANALYSIS
and response to attacks through collaborative threat analysis that enables shared understanding and coordinated response.
AUTOMATE
threat detection, investigation and response.
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