Manufacturing Cyberattacks Shift from IT Risk to Operational Crisis
Recent cyberattacks against manufacturers like Jaguar Land Rover and Masimo demonstrate how digital threats have evolved from IT problems to full-scale operational crises. With one manufacturer experiencing a five-week production halt, industry experts warn that lean manufacturing operations face existential risks from inadequate cybersecurity. The shift requires manufacturers to treat cyber resilience as a core business priority rather than just a compliance checkbox.
When Factories Stop Running
These days, manufacturing disruptions aren’t coming from mechanical failures or faulty equipment. According to industry analysis, factories are increasingly grinding to a halt because of cyber incidents that target the very systems keeping production lines moving.