{"id":57198,"date":"2026-02-04T10:16:04","date_gmt":"2026-02-04T10:16:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/manufacturing-today.com\/?p=57198"},"modified":"2026-02-04T10:16:06","modified_gmt":"2026-02-04T10:16:06","slug":"manufacturing-under-attack","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/manufacturing-today.com\/news\/manufacturing-under-attack\/","title":{"rendered":"Manufacturing under attack\u00a0"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Industrial AI calls for cyber resilience as IT and OT integration reshapes manufacturing security, uptime, and operational safety<\/em>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As we head into 2026, manufacturers need to think beyond disaster recovery and embrace proactive, self-healing security. With more factories using advanced AI, leaders are making sure digital systems&nbsp;operate&nbsp;safely alongside physical equipment. Automation, machine learning, and connected devices are helping factories become more efficient and competitive. As IT and OT merge, manufacturing environments grow more complex and require robust <a href=\"https:\/\/manufacturing-today.com\/news\/how-manufacturing-cyber-risks-threaten-critical-infrastructure-by-javvad-malik\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">cyber resilience<\/a>. The risks are&nbsp;real\u2014factories&nbsp;can face production stoppages, safety system failures, or physical damage. To address these threats, manufacturers team up with cyber resilience specialists for real-time threat detection, AI-powered responses, and network segmentation. By building resilience into everything from robots to cloud systems, these experts set new benchmarks for safe, reliable manufacturing.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1. Microsoft&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>CEO: Satya Nadella<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Industries Supported: Global Manufacturing, Automotive, Aerospace, Pharma<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Microsoft is redefining industrial security with its<a href=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/trust-center\/security\/secure-future-initiative\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"> Secure Future Initiative<\/a>. The company anchors resilience in Defender for IoT and Sentinel, applying a Zero Trust mindset across both IT and OT. Microsoft earned recognition as a 2025 Gartner\u00ae Leader for Cyber-Physical Systems Protection and has led Endpoint Protection for six years. By partnering with AVEVA and Rockwell Automation, Microsoft brings AI-powered threat detection to the factory floor.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2. Siemens AG&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>CEO: Roland Busch<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Industries Supported: Industrial Automation, Energy, Transportation, Healthcare<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.siemens.com\/us\/en.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Siemens<\/a> is widely recognized as the architect of the \u201c<a href=\"https:\/\/manufacturing-today.com\/news\/ai-in-manufacturing-set-to-unleash-new-era-of-profit\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Digital Twin<\/a>\u201d and plays a key part in building the industrial metaverse. Its SINEC Security Guard automates OT vulnerability management. Through a partnership with Nozomi Networks, Siemens brings real-time anomaly detection to the TIA portal. The 2025\u00a0Techcellence\u00a0Awards program celebrates digital transformation leaders across the Siemens ecosystem.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">3. Cisco Systems&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>CEO: Chuck Robbins<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Industries Supported: Technology, Manufacturing, Energy, Utilities<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cisco.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Cisco Systems<\/a> has grown from a networking leader into a major force in Industry 4.0 resilience. The company was named Industrial IoT Company of the Year 2025 by the IoT Breakthrough Awards. Through partnerships with Rockwell Automation and Dragos, Cisco helps manufacturers isolate threats and safeguard supply chains.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">4. Schneider Electric&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>CEO: Olivier Blum<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Industries Supported: Energy Management, Automation, Life Sciences, Food &amp; Beverage<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.se.com\/ww\/en\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Schneider Electric<\/a> pioneered\u00a0EcoStruxure\u00a0and integrated cybersecurity into its energy management solutions. Recognized as one of 2025\u2019s Most Ethical Companies, Schneider collaborates with\u00a0Claroty, Rockwell Automation, and Dragos to shape the Industrial Economy of Things. Its secure hardware authenticates every breaker and drive, preventing unauthorized changes and keeping plants running safely and securely.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">5. Palo Alto Networks&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>CEO: Nikesh Arora<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Industries Supported: Critical Infrastructure, Tech, Manufacturing, Public Sector<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.paloaltonetworks.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Palo Alto Networks<\/a> is pushing industrial security forward with Prisma SASE and Cortex XSIAM. The company received a 2026 nomination for Best Cybersecurity Company and CRN\u2019s 2025 Product of the Year. By expanding its Deloitte alliance for managed OT security, Palo Alto Networks is making it easier for manufacturers to stay protected. With\u00a0QRadar\u00a0SaaS in Cortex XSIAM, Precision AI links factory signals and intelligence to stop breaches before they happen.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">6. IBM (International Business Machines)&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>CEO: Arvind Krishna<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Industries Supported: Automotive, Electronics, Chemicals, Industrial Products<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ibm.com\/community\/ibm-champions\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">IBM champions<\/a> quantum-safe manufacturing by using post-quantum cryptography to protect industrial IP from new threats. The company\u2019s Sovereign Core, launched in early 2026, supports AI-ready workloads. X-Force Red simulates attacks on critical infrastructure. IBM\u2019s partnerships, including one with Lockheed Martin, bring Granite LLMs to aerospace factories, and\u00a0QRadar\u00a0boosts threat correlation for OT security in converged IT and OT environments.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">7. Honeywell International&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>CEO: Vimal Kapur<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Industries Supported: Aerospace, Performance Materials, Building Technologies, Process Automation<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.honeywell.com\/us\/en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Honeywell<\/a> shows its commitment to cyber resilience with the Forge Cybersecurity+ suite, which gives OT risk visibility and real-time insights for process industries. As a founding partner of the 2026 Security Event, Honeywell teams up with Nozomi Networks and\u00a0Quantinuum\u00a0to offer anomaly detection and quantum-resistant security.\u00a0By integrating AI, Honeywell helps oil, gas, and chemical operators keep systems running smoothly as IT and OT converge.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">8. Rockwell Automation&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>CEO: Blake Moret<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Industries Supported: Automotive, Consumer Packaged Goods, Mining, Tire<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.rockwellautomation.com\/en-us.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Rockwell<\/a> puts \u201cOT-first\u201d security at the core of its\u00a0LifecycleIQ\u00a0Services to drive proactive modernization. In late 2025, Gartner\u00ae recognized Rockwell for Cyber-Physical Systems Security. Rockwell secures its Connected Enterprise through a Gold Partnership with Fortinet and works with ARIA Cybersecurity to protect production lines from zero-day threats.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">9. Fortinet&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>CEO: Ken Xie<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Industries Supported: Manufacturing, Energy, Retail, Healthcare<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fortinet.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Fortinet<\/a> leads the way in Security Fabric convergence, offering FortiGate Rugged firewalls built for demanding factory settings. In January 2026, Fortinet\u00a0honored\u00a0Monolithic Power Systems with its Customer Excellence Awards. Named a 2025 Gartner\u00ae Magic Quadrant\u2122 Leader for SASE, Fortinet\u2019s specialists use FortiGuard Labs threat intelligence to protect industrial protocols like Modbus, ensuring strong federal\u00a0defenses.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">10. ABB&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>CEO: Morten&nbsp;Wiero<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Industries Supported: Robotics, Motion, Process Automation, Electrification<\/strong>&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.abb.com\/global\/en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">ABB<\/a> secures its \u201cRobot-as-a-Service\u201d offering by embedding cybersecurity into motion and robotics systems. The SACE Emax 3, the first SL2-certified air circuit breaker, debuted at Data Centre World Asia in 2025 and now serves customers worldwide. Working with Microsoft, ABB uses cloud technology for predictive maintenance while ensuring data sovereignty. This helps customers meet IEC 62443 global resilience standards.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As manufacturers embrace Industrial AI, cyber resilience becomes the foundation for safety, uptime, and competitiveness. Leaders who build in proactive, AI-powered security across converged IT and OT environments will protect their operations, people, and physical assets&nbsp;and pave the way for the next generation of smart, autonomous factories.&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>As we head into 2026, manufacturers need to think beyond disaster recovery and embrace proactive, self-healing security. With more factories using advanced AI, leaders are making sure digital systems\u00a0operate\u00a0safely alongside physical equipment. 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