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chain disruption more effectively. A structured disaster recovery plan, understood by every employee, should follow to establish plans for response to cybersecurity incidents and minimize operational downtime.
2. Data is king, effective data governance will treat it like one
Manufacturing companies possess invaluable data that optimizes operations and drives innovation but without proper management and security, this data poses a significant security risk. Every piece of information can paint a comprehensive picture of a company’ s operations, strategies, and vulnerabilities. This is where effective data governance policies and procedures can prevent data from falling into the wrong hands.
Data audits can assess the sensitivity and criticality of datasets and evaluate existing security measures and controls. Machine
learning and AI technologies can help here by identifying pattern anomalies and potential data threats, enabling proactive risk management and threat detection.
3. Stay one regulatory step ahead
Cybersecurity can also safeguard a company’ s brand perception. Manufacturers can reinforce customer trust by staying up-to-date on the latest cybersecurity certifications and regulations to show the market that the company prioritizes security.
The Network and Information Security Directive( NIS2) is the next legislation set to impact manufacturing organizations that operate in the EU. The directive aims to build on previous regulations by implementing more robust cybersecurity and resilience standards, as well as more stringent reporting measures.
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