Building Network Cyber Resilience in Manufacturing Starts with the Basics
October 1, 2025
Originally published in Manufacturing Business Technology on September 25, 2025
Manufacturing is vital for global job creation, innovation, and economic growth, playing a key role in global trade and competitiveness. The operational technology (OT) networks, which include industrial control systems and IIoT devices, are complex and interconnected with IT networks, presenting significant risks.
A study reveals that 68% of manufacturing leaders believe their IT teams are understaffed or lack the necessary training to manage this complexity, which negatively impacts uptime. Furthermore, 50% prioritize simplifying network management and controlling costs, especially as they adopt cloud environments.
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