Cybersecurity – a top priority for food and beverage plants
Digital transformation is changing the way food and beverage manufacturers produce and operate. Machine connectivity and data-gathering are driving innovation and efficiency to new heights. But they are also opening the door for cybercriminals to target plant vulnerabilities.
As information technology and operational technology converge, more and more machines now connect via the internet of things (IoT).
Data harvested from devices is a precious asset that lets you as a producer constantly adapt and improve your operations. Yet there’s a flipside. Connected devices also increase the potential entry points for bad actors to access plant data networks and cause disruption and chaos.
Until recently, the food and beverage industry was exposed less frequently to cyberattacks compared to sectors like software and energy. But as other industries strengthen their defences, cybercriminals are turning their attention to new targets.
By investing in proactive cybersecurity measures and by following a defined reference architecture, food and beverage companies can protect their operations, maintain business continuity and ensure product safety in today’s digital world.
What you’ll learn:
- The importance of cybersecurity in the convergence of IT and OT domains.
- Specific cybersecurity risks facing the food and beverage industry.
- Key regulations and standards, including the NIS2 Directive and IEC 62443.
- Best practices for risk management and implementing robust security measures.
- Detailed reference architecture based on the Purdue model.
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