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    {"title" :"Cybersecurity: Protecting Manufacturing Technology and Innovation","summary" : "Recently a segment on my favorite morning news program stopped me in my tracks. The young and attractive hosts (why are they always so young and attractive?) were demonstrating new appliances including a smart refrigerator. The fridge was equipped with all kinds of high-tech features including touch screen displays, a camera inside that allows you","date" : "2017-05-04T15:00:45-04:00","date_modified" : "2025-01-27T19:42:55-05:00","authors" : {"pat-toth" : "Pat Toth"},"topics" : {
        
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But I must ask, how secure is it?\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Internet of Things (IoT) is revolutionizing everything from home appliances, nanotechnology and cloud computing, to manufacturing. Advancements are enabling manufacturers to become more innovative, productive, efficient and globally competitive. Computers, the internet, and digital devices are positively impacting communication, operations, product developments, and more. As we increase our connectivity we must also be aware of the importance of cybersecurity for manufacturers.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"http://www.fastcompany.com/3044375/sector-forecasting/the-future-of-the-internet-of-things-is-like-the-internet-of-the-1990s\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eJared Newman recently wrote in Fast Company\u003c/a\u003e, “Smart homes and other connected products won’t just be aimed at home life. They’ll also have a major impact on business. And just like any company that blissfully ignored the Internet at the turn of the century, the ones that dismiss the Internet of Things risk getting left behind.”\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 id=\"the-importance-of-cybersecurity-for-manufacturers\"\u003eThe Importance of Cybersecurity for Manufacturers\u003c/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTechnology has evolved and empowered manufacturers in a variety of ways, and companies have become increasingly reliant on computer systems and IT. Because of this, cybersecurity has emerged as such a critical topic in the industry. Strong cybersecurity practices are crucial to:\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDefending your company’s vital data and information.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePreventing theft or damage to your infrastructure, equipment and systems.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAvoiding major disruptions to operations and the delivery of products.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProtecting your employee’s personal information.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShielding your organization from negative publicity.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eManufacturers are unfortunately a frequent target of hackers and attackers. According to \u003ca href=\"http://www.iot-now.com/2015/03/12/30962-energy-sector-stays-top-of-the-list-of-us-industries-under-cyber-attack-says-homeland-security-report/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003ea report\u003c/a\u003e from the U.S. Department for Homeland Security, manufacturing is the second highest industry with the most reported cyber attacks, only subsequent to the energy sector. Foxconn, an international manufacturer of electronics, was attacked in 2012 and all of its employee’s login information was released publically. A Honda breach in 2010 resulted in the disclosure of personal vehicle identification numbers.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA \u003ca href=\"http://www.areadevelopment.com/AssetManagement/Q3-2014/manufacturing-intellectial-property-security-risk-2162611.shtml\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eKaspersky Lab Survey\u003c/a\u003e of IT managers published in Virus News also found that “21 percent of manufacturers suffered a loss of intellectual property (IP) within the past year.” The most commonly cited reason was malware (computer viruses, spyware, etc.), although a host of related issues including software susceptibilities and misplaced or stolen mobile devices were listed as causes as well.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 id=\"three-tips-for-improving-cybersecurity-hahahugoshortcode3114s0hbhb\"\u003eThree Tips for Improving Cybersecurity \u003cdiv class=\"image\"\u003e\n  \u003cimg\n    src=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/digitalgov/_legacy-img/2017/05/600-x-400-Hardware-security-computer-data-protection-and-electronic-technology-concept-cybrain-iStock-Thinkstock-585308466.jpg\"\n    alt=\"Circuit board and shield icon on blue background with digital code\"/\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\n\u003c/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCybersecurity is a complex issue and there are no “quick fixes” to address it. IoT has made security an even more difficult challenge. However, there are things you can do to improve your cybersecurity posture. Here are three important factors to consider:\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBe proactive about prioritizing cybersecurity initiatives:\u003c/strong\u003e Lapses in cybersecurity are very costly. An \u003ca href=\"http://www.industryweek.com/technology/cybersecurity-factory-floor\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eIndustryWeek article\u003c/a\u003e, “Cyber Security on the Factory Floor,” highlighted studies showing that “the average cybersecurity data breach costs more than $3 million.” Don’t wait to get hit.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePrepare for the worst:\u003c/strong\u003e In a \u003ca href=\"http://www.mbtmag.com/article/2016/01/biggest-cybersecurity-problems-facing-manufacturing-2016\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eManufacturing Business Technology article\u003c/a\u003e highlighting the 2016 biggest cybersecurity issues facing manufacturers, cybersecurity professional Andrew Ginter, said, “The biggest mistake I see routinely is an overemphasis on vulnerabilities in cyber-risk assessments, rather than attacks.” Don’t just focus on the short-term—your organization needs a developed contingency plan in the event of an attack. Conducting a simulation of an attack has been beneficial for manufacturers looking to develop a comprehensive plan.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommunicate with employees and vendors:\u003c/strong\u003e Human error occurs, which is why everyone from the CEO and down should be trained about cybersecurity and data protection. Include policies in your employee manuals and regularly have your staff trained on best practices.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ol\u003e\n\u003ch2 id=\"digital-manufacturing-pilot\"\u003eDigital Manufacturing Pilot\u003c/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNIST MEP is working to improve cybersecurity for small- and medium-sized manufacturers across the U.S. We have partnered with the \u003ca href=\"http://www.uilabs.org/innovation-platforms/manufacturing/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eDigital Manufacturing and Design Innovation Institute (DMDII)\u003c/a\u003e to operate a joint Digital Manufacturing Pilot. This pilot will address technical opportunities and challenges and also assist manufacturers with a basic understanding and implementation of digital manufacturing approaches.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn addition to improving cybersecurity, the partnership will address specific topics under the digital manufacturing umbrella, including innovative engineering approaches and improved supply chains operations.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs the Internet of Things evolves and becomes a fixture in manufacturing, cybersecurity will continue to be an issue that small manufacturers must address. As you connect more and more devices to the internet, ask yourself, “how secure is it?”\u003cem\u003eThis post was originally published on NIST’s \u003ca href=\"http://nistmep.blogs.govdelivery.com/cybersecurity-protecting-manufacturing-technology-and-innovation/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eManufacturing Innovation Blog\u003c/a\u003e.\u003c/em\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n"}
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