Compliance with Cybersecurity Frameworks

Cyber Risks in the Manufacturing Industry

The manufacturing sector is a prime target for cyberattacks due to its reliance on Industrial Control Systems (ICS), smart factories, and interconnected supply chains. Cybercriminals exploit vulnerabilities in operational technology (OT) networks, leading to production halts, compromised equipment, intellectual property theft, ransomware attacks, and malware targeting connected devices.


Regulatory Pressure: Strengthening Security in Manufacturing

To counter these threats, governments and industry bodies enforce strict cybersecurity regulations, such as NIS2, IEC 62443, and the Cyber Resilience Act (CRA). These regulations require strong authentication, secure access control, and network resilience to protect smart factories, industrial automation, and supply chain operations.

Notable Cyberattacks on the Manufacturing Industry

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2023: Ransomware Attack on a European Automotive Manufacturer

A major car manufacturer faced a ransomware attack that shut down production lines across multiple countries, leading to weeks of downtime and supply chain disruptions.

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2022: Cyberattack on a Japanese Electronics Giant

Hackers breached the company’s IT and OT networks, stealing intellectual property and sensitive industrial blueprints. The attack raised concerns over cyber espionage in high-tech manufacturing.

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2021: US Pipeline Ransomware Attack Disrupts Industrial Supply Chain

A cyberattack targeting a major fuel pipeline operator led to gas shortages across the US, affecting logistics and raw material supplies for industrial manufacturers.

Benefits of OT Auth Solutions

To protect against cyber threats and comply with regulatory requirements, manufacturers must deploy strong authentication and secure access control mechanisms. swIDch’s OT authentication solutions—PLC OTAC and OTAC Trusted Access Gateway (TAG)—provide a robust, network-independent approach to safeguarding smart factories, automated production lines, and industrial networks.

 

Why OT Authentication Is Essential for Manufacturers

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Regulatory Compliance

Meets security mandates under NIS2, IEC 62443, and the CRA, enforcing multi-factor authentication (MFA) and zero-trust access control.
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Secure Remote Access for Engineers & Suppliers

PLC OTAC enables authentication without network dependency, ensuring secure access to OT systems, even in air-gapped environments.
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Mitigation of Ransomware & Credential Theft

OTAC prevents unauthorised access to SCADA, PLCs, and industrial control networks, reducing the risk of data breaches and system takeovers.
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Protection for Smart Factories

Eliminates static credentials, preventing cyberattacks on robotic systems, CNC machines, and IoT-enabled production equipment.
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How OT Auth solutions work

Traditional authentication in manufacturing relies on passwords, VPNs, and network-based security, all of which are vulnerable to phishing, credential theft, and malware. swIDch’s OT authentication solutions eliminate these risks by generating dynamic, unidirectional authentication codes that work even in offline environments.

 

How It Enhances Security in Manufacturing:
🔹 Prevents unauthorised access to industrial control systems, robotics, and IoT devices.
🔹 Ensures secure authentication in smart factories without relying on network connectivity.
🔹 Reduces exposure to cyberattacks by eliminating static credentials and passwords.

🔹 Requires no additional hardware, making it a cost-effective and scalable solution for manufacturers.

 

By integrating swIDch’s OT authentication solutions, manufacturers can enhance cybersecurity resilience, ensure compliance, and protect critical operations from cyber threats.

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Manufacturing Cybersecurity FAQs

  • It protects industrial control systems from cyber threats by replacing static credentials with dynamic authentication codes.

  • A network connection is not needed when generating authentication codes.

  • It eliminates the risks of credential theft, ensuring only authorised personnel can access machinery and control systems.

 

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