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The evolving threat landscape
Cyber resilience in manufacturing : addressing challenges in Industry 4.0 .
By Mick Cassell and Oliver Feiler
Recent findings reveal a notable surge in threat actors targeting cyber physical systems such as operational technology ( OT ) and Internet of Things ( IoT ) within the manufacturing industry . The latest OT and IoT security report serves as a clear alarm for business leaders , highlighting how the critical manufacturing sector has become the prime target , with related Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures ( CVEs ) surging by a staggering 230 percent over the past six months . The manufacturing industry has seen rapid evolution , including significant digitalization which brought significantly more connected devices , new wireless connectivity , and expedited integration of OT and IT . This convergence , aimed at enhancing effectiveness , efficiency , and competitiveness , also potentially exposed legacy OT systems originally designed to be air-gapped , to cyber threats .
For manufacturers , digital transformation became essential for staying competitive . However , it also entails heightened cybersecurity challenges . To navigate this dual
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