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Manufacturing Under Siege

Industrial control systems face unprecedented cyber threats. Legacy OT networks, unpatched PLCs, and insecure protocols create massive attack surfaces. Secure your industrial infrastructure before attackers exploit critical vulnerabilities in SCADA, HMI, and field devices.

HMI Systems

Human Machine Interface

SCADA Systems

Supervisory Control

PLC Controllers

Programmable Logic

Field Devices

Sensors & Actuators

Corporate Network

Corporate Network

The traditional IT network that supports business operations.

ERP Systems

Enterprise Resource Planning systems.

SQL Injection

Attacker manipulates database queries to extract sensitive data.

Data Breach

Unauthorized access and theft of sensitive business or customer data.

MES Systems

Manufacturing Execution Systems.

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PLM Systems

Product Lifecycle Management systems.

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SCM Systems

Supply Chain Management systems.

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Industrial DMZ

Industrial DMZ

A buffer zone between the corporate network and the OT network.

Network Segmentation

Dividing the network into smaller, isolated segments.

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Firewalls

Security systems that monitor and control network traffic.

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Jump Servers

Secure servers used to access other systems within the DMZ.

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Operational Technology (OT)

Operational Technology (OT)

The control systems that manage physical processes.

SCADA Systems

Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition systems.

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HMI Panels

Human Machine Interface panels.

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PLC Controls

Programmable Logic Controllers.

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Safety Systems

Systems designed to prevent accidents and ensure safety.

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Physical Production

Physical Production

The physical components of the manufacturing process.

Assembly Lines

Automated systems for assembling products.

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Robotic Systems

Robots used in manufacturing processes.

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Quality Control

Systems for ensuring product quality.

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Environmental Controls

Systems for controlling environmental factors.

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Attack Surface Coverage

Comprehensive security across all industrial layers

4
Network Layers
16
System Types
32
Vulnerability Classes
100%
Coverage

The Manufacturing Security Reality

Real attacks happening right now in industrial environments

Triton/TRISIS Malware

CRITICAL

Targeted safety instrumented systems, could have caused physical harm

Impact:

Production shutdown, safety system compromise

Ukrainian Power Grid

HIGH

SCADA systems compromised, power outages affecting thousands

Impact:

230,000 people without power for hours

Norsk Hydro Ransomware

CRITICAL

LockerGoga ransomware shut down aluminum production

Impact:

$75M in losses, weeks of manual operations

Industrial Control Systems Security

Comprehensive protection for SCADA, HMI, and PLC systems with real-time monitoring and analysis

SCADA System Protection

Comprehensive security analysis of SCADA systems including Modbus, DNP3, and IEC 61850 protocols.

Protocol vulnerability scanning
Command injection detection
Authentication bypass prevention
Click "Run SCADA Security Scan" to simulate API response

Manufacturing Security Use Cases

Protect every aspect of your industrial operations

Smart Factory Security

IoT sensors, edge computing, and connected machinery

Challenges

Thousands of connected devices
Real-time data processing
Legacy system integration

Solutions

Device discovery and inventory
Micro-segmentation
Behavioral monitoring

Legacy System Protection

Securing decades-old industrial equipment

Challenges

Unpatched operating systems
Proprietary protocols
No built-in security

Solutions

Network-based monitoring
Protocol gateways
Compensating controls

Supply Chain Security

Third-party vendor and supplier access

Challenges

Remote maintenance access
Vendor credential management
Supply chain attacks

Solutions

Zero-trust access
Vendor risk assessment
Supply chain monitoring

Critical Manufacturing Vulnerabilities

Common security flaws in industrial systems

Modbus Function Code Injection

Unauthorized write commands to PLCs

HMI Authentication Bypass

Default credentials and weak authentication

Modbus Function Code Injection
// Vulnerable: No authentication or validation
  function writeCoil(address, value) {
    modbus.writeCoil(address, value);
  }
Vulnerable Code

API Integration & Automation

Seamlessly integrate security into your manufacturing workflow

Code Analysis

Scan ladder logic and HMI code for vulnerabilities

Key Features:

  • Support for multiple PLC types
  • Real-time vulnerability detection
  • Comprehensive security scoring
Code Analysis API
curl -X POST https://api.example.com/v1/scan/plc \
  -H "Authorization: Bearer $API_KEY" \
  -H "Content-Type: application/json" \
  -d '{
    "plc_type": "siemens_s7",
    "code_file": "base64_encoded_ladder_logic",
    "scan_type": "comprehensive"
  }'

Manufacturing Compliance & Standards

Meet industrial security requirements and regulations

IEC 62443

Industrial communication networks cybersecurity

Key Requirements:

Security lifecycle management
Risk assessment methodology
Security levels (SL 1-4)
Incident response procedures

NIST Cybersecurity Framework

Comprehensive cybersecurity guidance

Key Requirements:

Identify assets and risks
Protect critical systems
Detect security events
Respond to incidents
Recover operations

ISO 27001

Information security management

Key Requirements:

Security policy framework
Risk management process
Access control procedures
Continuous monitoring

Compliance Benefits

85%
Reduction in audit time
$2.5M
Average fine avoidance
99.9%
Compliance success rate

Manufacturing Security ROI

Calculate the cost of security vs. the cost of breaches

$500K/year
Security platform
$200K
Professional services
$100K
Training & certification
$300K/year
Ongoing monitoring

Total Annual Investment

$1.1M/year

$13.6M Potential Savings, 86.6% Cost Reduction, 87% Faster Recovery

Transform your security posture and save millions in potential breach costs

Industrial Network Architecture

Secure network segmentation for manufacturing environments

Purdue Model Security Layers

Level 0: Field Devices

Sensors, actuators, and field instruments

Level 1: Control Systems

PLCs, RTUs, and local control panels

Level 2: Supervisory

HMI, SCADA, and engineering workstations

MES, historian, and operations management

Level 4: Enterprise

ERP, business systems, and corporate network

Data Flow

Level 0: Field Devices

Sensors, actuators, and field instruments

Security Measures

Device authentication, encrypted communications

Protected

Secured with multi-layered defense

Monitored

24/7 security monitoring active

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