Cybersecurity management in the manufacturing industry is more important now than ever. Manufacturing is the most frequently targeted sector worldwide, likely because it’s one of the most rapidly changing industries in the global economy.
The biggest concern in manufacturing is the abundance of sensitive information. Cyber criminals often sell the sensitive data they steal from U.S. manufacturers to countries like China, Russia, North Korea and other adversarial countries to compromise our government and its military assets. Many of these “bad actors: specifically target
In addition to the national security threat caused by leaked information, correcting data breaches can cost millions of dollars. When manufacturers are victims of a cybersecurity attack, their customers and their supply chain can be impacted, leading to lost time and money. Manufacturers’ reputations are damaged, and customer confidence erodes.
What Are the Aspects of Managing Cybersecurity?
The many different aspects of managing cybersecurity include maintaining data integrity, risk management, employee training, staying current with software updates and new technologies, complying with regulations, and conducting routine security audits.
Understanding the many facets of managing your company’s cybersecurity is the first step toward preventing invasive data breaches.
What Should Companies Do?
Manufacturers can take an active role in safeguarding their data by becoming ISO 27001 certified. ISO 27001 is the leading international standard for information security management systems (ISMS), and it provides a framework for securely managing sensitive company information.
The standard outlines essential requirements for establishing, implementing, maintaining, and continually improving an ISMS, ensuring that risks to information security are effectively mitigated.
A recent article in Industry Today titled “Navigating Today’s Complex Regulatory Landscape” highlights some of the necessary steps toward becoming ISO 27001 certified.
By adopting ISO 27001, manufacturers demonstrate their commitment to protecting data, which facilitates trust among clients and stakeholders. Manufacturers are advised to ensure their suppliers are certified, too.
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