Securing the Future of Manufacturing: A Conversation with Bharat Mistry of Trend Micro>
– Helen Sydney Adams
The future of cybersecurity in manufacturing is both challenging and exciting as we become increasingly dependent on IoT technology.
As connected devices become more ubiquitous, manufacturers must implement security measures to protect their systems and data from increasingly sophisticated cyber-attacks.
To help protect against potential threats, manufacturers must apply end-to-end security protocols and ensure their security teams are up to date on the latest trends and best practices in cybersecurity.
Trend Micro, a global leader in security software and solutions, has identified the following five security trends for the manufacturing industry:
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Automation: Automation is key to protecting devices and operations from cyber-attacks by streamlining the end-to-end security process.
Automation will also help companies respond quickly and effectively to attacks, as well as reduce the time and costs associated with manual security protocols.
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Artificial Intelligence: AI-enabled technologies can help detect and respond to potential cyber-attacks in real time, making them incredibly useful for manufacturing companies.
Companies should look for AI solutions that can detect and analyze potential threats and, when necessary, take action to minimize the potential harm.
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Data Protection: The amount of data created by connected devices is increasing exponentially.
Manufacturers need to protect their data from theft and manipulation by implementing strong security measures such as data encryption and authentication.
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Endpoint Protection: Endpoint protection means keeping the various entry points of a connected device secure.
This involves deploying anti-malware tools to identify and prevent potential threats, as well as developing strong application-level security measures.
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Mobility: Mobility is enabling new business models and revolutionizing how companies operate.
To ensure their devices remain secure, manufacturers must ensure their mobile devices, applications and data are properly secured and remain compliant with industry regulations and best practices.
Manufacturers looking to improve their cybersecurity posture should consider implementing a holistic approach that combines the five trends outlined above with comprehensive security protocols.
To truly protect against cyber-attacks, manufacturers must take a proactive approach to securing the most vulnerable aspects of their operations.
Link: https://cybermagazine.com/operational-security/trend-micro-on-the-future-of-cybersecurity-in-manufacturing