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Manufacturing Industry

Security for the Manufacturing Industry

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Industry snapshot

A distinctive risk profile

Every industry has its own risk fingerprint. These are the defining characteristics that shape our approach here.

OT
Plant-floor exposure
ICS · PLC · robots · MES
IP
Crown jewels
CAD · CAM · recipes · BOMs
#1
Ransomware target
Per 2024 industry reports
JIT
Supply-chain pressure
Just-in-time dependencies
Compliance

Regulatory frameworks

Every engagement is mapped to the frameworks that matter most in this industry — so each finding directly supports your compliance posture.

IEC 62443 (Parts 2-1, 3-3, 4-2)
international standard for industrial automation and control system (IACS) security, defining security levels, zone/conduit models, and component security requirements
EU Machinery Regulation (EU 2023/1230)
replaces the Machinery Directive from January 2027, introducing mandatory cybersecurity requirements for machinery with digital components including protection against corruption and unauthorized access
NIST SP 800-82 Rev. 3
Guide to OT Security providing comprehensive recommendations for securing industrial control systems, SCADA, DCS, and PLC environments
NIS2 Directive (EU 2022/2555)
classifies manufacturing of critical products as essential entities subject to mandatory risk management measures, incident reporting, and supply chain security obligations
Cyber Resilience Act (EU 2024/2847)
imposes cybersecurity requirements on products with digital elements throughout their lifecycle, affecting manufacturers of connected industrial equipment
ISO 27001:2022 + ISO 27019
information security management extended with energy utility-specific controls, applicable to manufacturers operating critical infrastructure
Methodology

Testing methodology

A tested, repeatable approach covering every layer of the modern environment relevant to this industry.

01 · PHASE

OT/SCADA penetration testing

non-disruptive assessment of SCADA systems, HMIs, historian servers, and engineering workstations using passive reconnaissance and controlled active testing during maintenance windows

02 · PHASE

ICS network segmentation validation

verification of Purdue Model implementation, firewall rules between IT/OT zones, DMZ architecture, and data diode effectiveness

03 · PHASE

PLC and RTU security assessment

firmware analysis, protocol fuzzing (Modbus, OPC UA, EtherNet/IP, PROFINET), default credential testing, and authentication bypass on industrial controllers

04 · PHASE

Supply chain attack simulation

assessment of vendor remote access pathways, third-party software update mechanisms, and firmware supply chain integrity

05 · PHASE

Ransomware impact assessment

mapping of lateral movement paths from IT to OT networks, identifying assets that could be encrypted or disrupted, and validating backup/recovery procedures

06 · PHASE

Wireless and serial protocol testing

assessment of industrial wireless networks (WirelessHART, ISA100), Bluetooth/BLE devices, and legacy serial communications used in plant floors

Services

Key services

Targeted services for the most common security needs in this industry.

Threat landscape

Threats facing this sector today

Every security engagement is scoped based on the attack patterns that actually hit this sector — not a generic checklist.

Ransomware on plants

Attacks that halt MES, SCADA, and production lines — often with downstream supply-chain impact.

IP theft

Targeted exfiltration of designs, recipes, BOMs, and manufacturing process know-how.

OT intrusions

Attacks against ICS, PLCs, robots, and HMIs by actors with physical or remote network access.

Supply-chain risk

Compromise of suppliers, EDI links, and vendor portals used to send orders, schedules, and designs.

Connected-product exploits

Vulnerabilities in IoT-enabled products or firmware that could be leveraged against customers.

Insider & contractor abuse

Privileged engineering, maintenance, or integrator access misused to steal data or disrupt operations.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

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