Beef Up Cyber Security

Posted by mctracy On October 19, 2022

Cyber Security is constantly evolving, so your company needs to be constantly adapting to changes in threats and beef up cyber security accordingly. Manufacturing is an industry that is targeted.

“Manufacturing can be a lucrative ‘get’ for cyber attackers, targeting a company's intellectual property or blocking production. Businesses risk financial, time and productivity losses if they don’t get the balance right. So, how can a business ensure it is safe?” (CTE Mag).

Ransomware is a particular type of cyber-attack that is constantly changing and evolving to become more sophisticated.

“The recent wave of ransomware attacks has triggered heightened concerns among everyone from the private sector to the federal government. To better combat ransomware attacks, organizations realize that they have to improve key aspects of their cyber defenses. A report released Monday by identity management provider Hitachi ID looks at the changes that businesses are making to avoid becoming a victim of ransomware.” (Tech Republic).

With manufacturing, ransomware might not be a cyber-attack you would think of first when thinking about your vulnerabilities.

“While it may be your first concern, the risk isn’t limited to connected machines. Manufacturers can also be vulnerable to phishing attacks, ransomware and internal breaches. This means company phones, email addresses and laptops should all be protected. Relying on supply chains also means manufacturing can be disrupted by attacks on suppliers and distributors. Having a clear picture of risk areas is the first step to creating a secure network.” (CTE Mag).

It is also important to note that many industries are interconnected with manufacturing.

“A manufacturing business isn’t just the machines in the factory. It includes other businesses—like material suppliers, logistics companies and even accountants—and all of their extended networks. Any vulnerability they have can affect the business outcomes. Speak to each of the stakeholders about what they do to protect their networks. The company may not be able to change its approach, but it will help to mitigate risks, for example, by choosing a more secure supplier or looking into vertical integration.” (CTE Mag).

Zero trust security is a good prevention for ransomware attacks.

“But organizations can achieve Zero Trust through a series of steps: 1) Trust nothing; 2) Secure everything; 3) Authenticate requests and evaluate access requests based on context; 4) Evaluate all requests; and 5) Grant access by the principle of least privilege (PoLP).” (Tech Republic).

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