The manufacturing sector’s low-tech legacy systems, lack of uniform cybersecurity regulations, and prioritization of physical over network security create significant vulnerabilities.

Manufacturing security leaders are faced with cybersecurity challenges such as a lack of C-suite buy-in, limited budget and vulnerabilities, according to a Capgemini report.

Vita Baltic International, a large foam manufacturing plant based in Lithuania, implemented a fire prevention and security system from G4S to reduce their risk of fire hazards.

UAB Italiana LT needed to secure its Kaunas region factory, boosts access control, perimeter security and surveillance to protect employees and assets.

Bamburi Cement, based in Kenya, is the largest manufacturer of cement in Eastern Africa, producing around 5,000 tons every day. While the company knew it needed to beef up security to mitigate risk and protect the facilities from an increase in organized crime, the trick was finding a solution that wouldn't interrupt business operations. 

Too many manufacturers discount the cost of security breaches. Don’t become another statistic. Keep your manufacturing business shielded from cyberattacks by going back to the basics.

With the COVID-19 pandemic sweeping the globe, many businesses have had to quickly move to remote working wherever possible.