Background
As manufacturers continue to embrace digital transformation and reap the benefits of industrial innovation, they are increasingly vulnerable to the risks of cyber threats, particularly ransomware. The manufacturing industry was hit hard by cybercriminals and APT syndicates during the pandemic, with research indicating that one in every five manufacturing companies fell victim to cyberattacks. The prevalence of ransomware attacks is unsurprising, given their potential to disrupt manufacturing operations and halt production. These cyberattacks are becoming more sophisticated and frequent, with the intention of crippling manufacturing operations and causing shutdowns.
