Over half (51%) of industrial organizations believe that the number of cyberattacks on smart factories is likely to increase over the next 12 months. However, 47% of manufacturers say cybersecurity in their smart factories is not a C-level concern.
According to a report from Capgemini, "Smart & Secure: Why smart factories need to prioritize cybersecurity," the connected nature of smart factories is exponentially increasing the risks of attacks as manufacturing facilities become more connected. The report surveyed 950 organizations across the heavy industry, pharma and life sciences, chemicals, hi-tech, consumer products, automotive, and aerospace and defense sectors.