Cybersecurity Awareness Month: Spotlight on Manufacturing

Host: James Hilliard Guests: Ryan Spurr, Director of Manufacturing Strategy at Connection Steve Nardone, Senior Director of Security and Network Solutions at Connection Tim Allen, Director of Operations and Technology at Connection The pandemic, smart manufacturing initiatives, and Industry 4.0 trends has shifted manufacturing into a digital transformation. As such, the industry is now experiencing a dramatic uptick in ransomware attacks. The majority of these attacks target operational technology (OT) systems by gaining access through compromised home networks and the devices of remote workers. Manufacturing organizations have highly complex infrastructure and environments. Having an accurate picture of security vulnerabilities is a challenge in itself. Listen to this podcast to explore how manufacturing organizations can mitigate their cybersecurity risks and find a more secure path forward. For additional cybersecurity resources, visit: https://www.connection.com/cybersecurityawarenessmonth. Thank you for listening. You can hear us on Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music, Spotify, and Podbean.  Follow Connection on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, LinkedIn, or read our latest insights.