Threat intelligence is a critical component of any manufacturing facility’s OT cybersecurity strategy. This article will provide insight into the most prevalent and pressing security risks facing companies today. It will provide organizations with the ability to understand how an attack might manifest, where it could come from, what tools are being used in these attacks, and what countermeasures can be put in place to protect against them.
As attacks on manufacturers increase, the number of ransomware attacks skyrocketed in 2020 – an increase of about 715% in 2020, according to the Mid-Year Threat Landscape Report 2020 by BitDefender. It’s more important than ever that organizations understand how threat intelligence may help them identify where they’re most vulnerable. The 10 dimensions of Manufacturing OT Threat Intelligence include:
The growing number of ransomware assaults on OT operators demonstrates the significance of system stability. Such malware assaults result in major plant shutdowns, resulting in significant financial losses. While manufacturing may not appear to be a high-risk industry, eight of the nine attacks on industrial enterprises last year resulted in plant closures across the board.
The goal of this topic was to help you prioritize threats and vulnerabilities in your environment so that you can take the right actions to protect your assets from cyberattacks. We hope it has been helpful for you! If any other questions arise about these critical topics, please feel free to contact our team via at +6012 663 1920 or send an email over to [email protected]