Post by MTC - Manufacturing Technology Centre

Industrial equipment is becoming a prime target for cyber-attacks - here’s how we’re helping manufacturers stay ahead of the threat Cyber-crime and industrial espionage continue to grow, especially as connected equipment becomes more common on the shop floor. Additive manufacturing printers, sensors, and other smart assets often enter organisations without the rigorous security testing you’d expect — creating hidden vulnerabilities that can disrupt production or expose valuable IP. At MTC, we recently carried out a detailed industrial equipment cyber evaluation with support from our specialist partners. The work uncovered weaknesses that, left unchecked, could have enabled data manipulation, operational disruption, or silent exfiltration of sensitive information - risks that are particularly acute for defence and aerospace supply chains. Working alongside experts in OT security, wireless airspace monitoring, Faraday enclosure testing, and industrial network visibility, we developed and applied a robust evaluation methodology to assess connected manufacturing assets end-to-end. The outcome: clear, actionable mitigation guidance for the customer and reportable vulnerabilities for the OEM. If you're exploring how to strengthen the security of your operational technology and protect the innovation inside your factory, this case study shows what’s possible. Read the full story on our website - https://lnkd.in/engpQ2KM #WhereProgressHappens #OneMTC #CyberSecurity #OTSecurity #ManufacturingSecurity #IndustrialCyber #DigitalManufacturing Bosch Global Software Technologies Faraday Defense Garland Technology LOCH Technologies SolutionsPT - Industrial IT