Cybersecurity is a major issue for manufacturing companies. As cyber threats increase, it becomes essential for manufacturers to integrate cyber resilience into their business strategy. Here are three ways to build a culture of cyber resilience that protects both the company and its ecosystem.
1. Prioritize cyber resilience at all levels
Cyber resilience should no longer be the sole responsibility of IT teams, but should be a priority for the entire organization. By integrating cybersecurity into corporate strategies, manufacturers ensure that every department, from development to production, is aligned with secure practices.
This includes setting up training programs for all employees so that they are aware of risks and good practices.
2. Adopt cyber resilience by design
Integrating cyber-resilience early in the product lifecycle helps avoid future vulnerabilities. Manufacturers need to assess the risks associated with each technological project, and integrate security mechanisms into their processes.
In this way, companies reduce the costs associated with correcting vulnerabilities once they have been discovered, and ensure greater compliance with cybersecurity standards.
3. Create an ecosystem of trust
To ensure the success of your cyber resilience strategy, it's essential to work closely with your external partners: suppliers, customers and cybersecurity experts. Why? Because by working together, you can better identify and manage potential risks. You can't do it alone!
By working with cybersecurity experts, you benefit from advice on best practices and new threats.
Sources:
Ministère de l'Économie, de l'Innovation et de l'Énergie du Québec. 3 manières dont les fabricants peuvent bâtir une culture de cyberrésilience. Gouvernement du Québec.
World Economic Forum. (2024). Global Cybersecurity Outlook 2024. Retrieved from https://www.weforum.org/publications/global-cybersecurity-outlook-2024
World Economic Forum. (n.d.). Fourth Industrial Revolution. Retrieved from https://www.weforum.org/focus/fourth-industrial-revolution