Many years ago, the manufacturing industry didn’t believe they were appealing to threat actors. But in reality, it’s quite the opposite. Threat actors view manufacturers as a gateway to their supply chain and are drawn to their interconnectedness.
Additionally, to improve productivity and performance, the manufacturing industry has undergone an extensive push toward digitalization, further extending a manufacturer’s risk. As technology integration and supplier networks increase, a manufacturer’s vulnerabilities also grow. Cybersecurity leaders must respond by digitally transforming how they manage vendor risk.