The Industry's Most Costly Lie: "That's Not Going to Happen to Us"
As thousands of factories around the world invest millions in automation, robots, and smart sensors, there's a silent threat growing within their own servers: the false belief that "cybersecurity is an IT issue, not a manufacturing issue . "
In 2025, this belief is no longer just naive. It's dangerous. And it's costing millions.
💣 A time bomb on every production line
Many manufacturing plants continue to operate with outdated SCADA systems, PLCs, and industrial software, connected to networks without segmentation or modern protection. The result? An open—and visible—door for cybercriminals.
Ransomware no longer just hijacks files: it can now stop robotic arms, disrupt assembly processes, or manipulate critical variables like pressure or temperature . Sounds like overkill? Ask the food, auto, and pharmaceutical manufacturers who have had to shut down entire plants to contain attacks.
👀 Why don't we talk about this?
Because it hurts. Because many companies prefer to sweep the incident under the rug rather than publicly admit they were breached. And because most executives still view cybersecurity as an "expense," not a pillar of operational continuity.
A recent study reveals that only 35% of mid-sized manufacturing companies have conducted a serious industrial cybersecurity audit in the last 12 months . The rest? They continue to rely on generic firewalls and shared passwords.
🧨 The problem is not only external: it is also within
The threat doesn't always come from a hacker in another country. Often, it's a poorly trained employee who plugs an infected USB drive into the production system. Or an external vendor who accesses the system remotely via a VPN without two-factor authentication. Or worse: an internal employee who, out of revenge or negligence, leaves an open bridge in the OT network.
Most industrial attacks occur due to internal negligence, not due to the genius of hackers.
🛡️ What should your company be doing TODAY?
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Segment OT and IT networks. The system that controls your production line should not be exposed to the same Wi-Fi used by administrative staff .
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Adopt multi-factor authentication and access control.
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Train all your employees—yes, all of them—in basic cyber hygiene practices.
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Have a tested and updated incident response plan.
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Monitor the activity of industrial systems in real time.
🎯 Cybersecurity isn't a luxury. It's survival.
It doesn't matter how modern your factory is if someone can shut it down with a click from their laptop.
Ignoring industrial cybersecurity in 2025 is like driving at 200 km/h without brakes because you're focused on the engine.
Sooner or later, you're going to crash.
Ready to put the issue on the table? Or are you going to keep saying, "That's not going to happen to us..."