As a result, PMMI has created CyberHealth, to assist you with your cybersecurity needs and keep you up to date on current business practices, key trends, and imminent threats. Check this page often as we will be updating the information and resources on a regular basis.
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Software as a Service (SaaS) platforms have become increasingly prevalent in organizations around the world. These platforms offer manufacturers scalable, efficient, and cost-effective solutions to manage everything from supply chains to operational workflows to customer relationship management, all in the cloud. However, with the growing reliance on SaaS solutions, it is crucial for manufacturers to conduct thorough due diligence when selecting and working with these vendors to safeguard their data and ensure they are safe from threat actors.
In today's interconnected world, the strength of a manufacturer’s cybersecurity is only as robust as its weakest link. As businesses become more integrated and dependent on external vendors and supply chain partners, third-party risk management has become a critical component of a comprehensive cybersecurity strategy.
Rockwell Automation warned customers to disconnect all industrial control systems (ICSs) not designed for online exposure from the Internet due to increasing malicious activity worldwide.
Recent findings reveal a stark reminder of the ever-present cyber threats in the industrial sector. A survey by Palo Alto Networks has shown that out of nearly 2,000 industrial organizations, spanning across 16 countries, a significant 25% experienced operational technology (OT) shutdowns due to cyberattacks within the last year (SecurityWeek) (OODA Loop).
Following our recent blog post about vulnerabilities in Programmable Logic Controllers, the Cybersecurity & Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) is urging manufacturers to change or even get rid of default passwords altogether on equipment and software they manufacture. The agency went on to say that “studies by CISA show that the use of default credentials, such as passwords, is a top weakness that threat actors exploit to gain access to systems, including those within U.S. critical infrastructure”.
You may have seen the news last week that multiple municipal water authorities declared themselves under cyber attack. How did they get in? The answer is quite simple: by using the default credentials on Unitronics PLCs. The specific controllers that were compromised were equipped with HMIs and did not have their default passwords changed. While the attack has a multitude of geopolitical ramifications, ultimately it highlights the need to revisit security measures around interconnected devices, especially those that have not had proper security controls implemented or changed from their default settings.
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The Internet of Things (IoT) continues to transform the way we approach manufacturing, but it also brings increased risks of cyberattacks. With the growing volume of IoT devices and sensors, the potential attack surface for manufacturers grows with it, as does the amount of data needed to protect.
If you’ve read the news lately, you’ve probably heard that Artificial Intelligence tools powered by language models like ChatGPT are taking the world by storm and have the potential to revolutionize the ways we all work, especially in the manufacturing industry. Manufacturers are increasingly exploring the potential of AI tools to enhance their operations and gain a competitive edge.
