Ransomware in Manufacturing

How Ransomware in Manufacturing is a Critical Threat for Supply Chains

The manufacturing industry is consistently under attack from cyber criminals. Cybercriminals are launching relentless ransomware attacks to shut down factories, stop production lines, and hold the critical infrastructure they gained access to as hostage.

Understanding Why Manufacturing Businesses Fall Victim to Ransomware Attacks

Manufacturing businesses and the interconnected supply chain are particularly vulnerable to ransomware attacks due to several factors:

• Industrial Control Systems (ICS): Many manufacturing facilities rely on outdated ICS systems. Due to outdated ICS, there are many potential entry points for cybercriminals.
• Interconnected Supply Chains: Modern manufacturing relies on complex, interconnected supply chains, creating more entry points and increasing the value of the ransom demanded.
• High-Value Assets: Manufacturing facilities often house valuable equipment and often house something that can be even more valuable: intellectual property. 
• Production Halt: Ransomware attacks shut down production lines, leading to a high cost of downtime while also impacting the supply chain.

How The Cost of Downtime Impacts Manufacturing Facilities

Downtime in manufacturing translates directly to lost revenue. Without a ransomware containment solution, missed deadlines can lead to significant financial losses and reputational damage.  Calculate the potential downtime cost now with BullWall’s Cost of Downtime Calculator.

How BullWall Helps Manufacturing Operations be More Resilient

• By Isolating ICS Attacks Immediately: BullWall Ransomware Containment monitors your critical IT infrastructure. When an attack on ICS happens, it is immediately isolated, preventing attackers from wreaking havoc on a production line.
• By Securing Remote Server Access and Critical Server Tasks: BullWall Server Intrusion Protection prevents unauthorized server access via stolen admin credentials, restricting any lateral server movement a cybercriminal would attempt.
• Shields Valuable Data: BullWall safeguards intellectual property and sensitive data, immediately isolating costly data breaches and ensuring business continuity.
• Ensures Rapid Recovery: When a ransomware attack happens, BullWall allows for a swift recovery of critical systems, minimizing downtime and getting manufacturing operations back to full production.
• Provides 24/7 Vigilance: BullWall’s cybersecurity solutions provide round-the-clock monitoring and support, ensuring that every manufacturing facility has a process to immediately contain ransomware attacks.

Don’t Let Ransomware Derail Your Manufacturing or Supply Chain

The number of ransomware attacks on manufacturing facilities and supply chains continues to grow rapidly. Because total ransomware prevention is not possible, BullWall is there to ensure the manufacturing supply chain is better prepared to stop an active attack & ensure ransomware resilience. 

Contact BullWall today to learn more, or schedule an assessment or demo to see how BullWall can help your manufacturing organization follow supply chain and ransomware cybersecurity best practices.