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Why cybersecurity is now the first business priority for smart manufacturers, ET CISO

Why cybersecurity is now the first business priority for smart manufacturers, ET CISO

<p>The rapid growth of smart manufacturing, involving edge devices, cloud platforms, and AI systems, has massively expanded the attack surface.</p>
The rapid growth of smart manufacturing, involving edge devices, cloud platforms, and AI systems, has massively expanded the attack surface.

Cybersecurity is no longer a back-office concern—it is emerging as the #2 external risk for manufacturers globally, second only to inflation, as per 2025 State of Smart Manufacturing Report by Rockwell Automation

With rising AI adoption and increasing interconnectivity between physical and digital systems, manufacturing is now a prime target for cyberattacks: Manufacturing accounts for 21% of global ransomware attacks, more than three times higher than the average industry risk.

  • Around 49% of companies are now using AI/ML for cybersecurity, up from 40% last year.
  • About 38% are leveraging operational data specifically for cybersecurity protection.
  • Also, 47% of leaders cite cybersecurity skills as “extremely important” in hiring decisions.

Manufacturers are vulnerable

The rapid growth of smart manufacturing, involving edge devices, cloud platforms, and AI systems, has massively expanded the attack surface. Legacy systems are often ill-equipped to handle these modern threats. Moreover, AI-enabled process automation, if not secured properly, can itself become a vulnerability.Building resilience: Indian imperative

For Indian manufacturers, especially exporters, cybersecurity readiness is now a key factor in global competitiveness. The risks are compounded by:

  • Complex supply chains
  • Varied cyber maturity across partners
  • Growing compliance requirements from international customers

Action points

  • Adopt security-first architecture from edge to cloud.
  • Embed AI-driven cybersecurity as a core manufacturing capability.
  • Prioritise cybersecurity leadership and training—not just at the IT level, but across operations.
  • Regularly audit and test systems for resilience.

In the era of smart manufacturing, cybersecurity is no longer an IT issue; it is a boardroom issue. Indian manufacturers that invest proactively in securing their digital transformation will win trust—and market share—in the global arena.(Disclaimer: The article is AI-generated from the 2025 State of Smart Manufacturing Report by Rockwell Automation.)

  • Published On Jun 7, 2025 at 09:56 AM IST

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