Cybersecurity Needs for
Manufacturing & Supply Chain
Manufacturing relies on complex automated production systems and supply chain management. Effective cybersecurity is crucial to help protect intellectual property, maintain production integrity, and prevent costly downtime from cyber attacks on operational technology and supply chains, while managed IT services help optimize complex systems for manufacturing efficiency and uptime.
- Agricultural production
- Apparel
- Cabinets
- Concrete
- Cut stone
- Discrete manufacturing (automotive, furniture, toys, electronics, machinery)
- Food processing and packaging
- Food safety and traceability solutions
- Machine shops
- Metal, plastics and resin
- Paint
- Pharmaceutical and medical supplies
- Process manufacturing (chemical suppliers, food and beverage, pharmaceuticals, oil and gas)
- Retail and foodservice
- Storage and distribution
- Windows and doors
Why is Cybersecurity Important for Manufacturing?
Supply Chain Complexity & 3rd Party Risks
Manufacturers have extensive, globally distributed supply chains with numerous potential entry points for attackers. An attack on one link can have cascading effects across the entire network.
Sensitive Data & Intellectual Property
Manufacturers hold valuable IP, trade secrets, and sensitive data that are prime targets for cyber criminals. A data breach could mean losing years of R&D investment or an irreversible market advantage.
Reputational Risks
A data breach can severely damage a manufacturer’s reputation, eroding client trust and potentially leading to costly litigation and regulatory penalties.
Operational Continuity
Attacks on operational technology (OT) can halt production lines and disrupt logistics, leading to delays and financial losses. Every minute of downtime can equate to thousands in lost revenue.
Key Metrics
1 in 4
cyber attacks world wide involved manufacturing companies, making it the most targeted industry in 2023.
65%
of manufacturing and production organizations reported they were hit by ransomware in 2023.
$2.4
million
is the average ransomware payment made by manufacturing companies —an increase by 88% in 2023.
80%
of manufacturing firms have critical vulnerabilities. Over two -thirds had at least one vulnerability from CISA’s Known Exploited Vulnerabilities Catalog.
Highlighting Risk: Toyota Production Halted by Supplier Cyberattack
A cyberattack on Toyota’s parts supplier Kojima Industries forced the carmaker to halt operations at 14 plants in Japan. The attack involved hackers encrypting data on Kojima’s servers, disrupting Toyota’s production, affecting approximately 13,000 vehicles and costing the company an estimated $375 million in losses.
– The Japan Times
Acrisure Cyber Services
Understands Manufacturing
- Tailored Cybersecurity Solutions: Built for the unique needs of manufacturing & supply chain.
- Comprehensive Protection: Combining cybersecurity, IT support, and cyber insurance.
- Proven Track Record: Trusted by manufacturers nationwide.