Tech adoption in the manufacturing sector is gaining traction, thanks to the changing consumer demands and the need to stay ahead of future market disruptions.
In an Industry Today article, Dave Bykowski of Kelser Corporation highlights the challenges and opportunities in the manufacturing IT and security space and how companies can leverage modern technologies to streamline operations.
According to Bykowski, industrial machines require a different level of protection from what’s needed in the corporate environment.
He recommends the following tips for protecting manufacturing IT systems:
– Protect hardware with multiple layers.
– Limit employee access by implementing strict access control techniques.
– Set up kiosks on the manufacturing floor where employees can log in directly to the network they need access to.
– Upgrade older machines to more modern and secure ones.
