Manufacturing
Your manufacturing systems are the heartbeat of innovation. Every day, connected production lines, industrial control systems (ICS), and IoT-enabled equipment keep operations moving and supply chains running. But as factories become smarter and more connected, they’re also becoming prime targets for cybercriminals.
Since 2024, manufacturers have experienced one of the highest rates of cyberattacks across all industries. Ransomware halted production lines. Data breaches leaked proprietary designs. Supply chain attacks disrupted operations globally.
One compromised endpoint can cascade into millions in downtime, lost revenue, and reputational damage.
You’ve invested in Industry 4.0 technologies—now it’s time to secure them.
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One compromised endpoint can cascade into millions in downtime, lost revenue, and reputational damage.
You’ve invested in Industry 4.0 technologies—now it’s time to secure them.
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OT Cybersecurity Assessment
As manufacturers adopt Industry 4.0 technologies, operational technology (OT) and industrial control systems (ICS) have become prime targets for cyberattacks. Packetlabs tests the security posture of connected machinery, PLCs, and SCADA systems while maintaining safety and operational continuity.
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Shield Against Costly Downtime
Manufacturing leads the cyberattack charts. According to IBM’s X-Force, the sector accounted for a staggering 26% of all cyber incidents since 2023—the highest of any industry for the fourth year running. Unplanned downtime from cyber incidents can have devastating financial consequences: Fortune Global 500 manufacturers lose around US $1.5 trillion annually, or 11% of yearly revenue, due to production disruptions.
By identifying and remediating vulnerabilities before attackers exploit them, penetration testing helps minimize the risk of operational shutdowns, preserving productivity and revenue.
Defend Converged IT and OT Environments
As manufacturers adopt Industry 4.0 technologies—IoT, smart sensors, and cloud syncs—operational technology (OT) systems are becoming deeply intertwined with traditional IT infrastructure. In 2024 alone, OT-targeted ransomware attacks leapt from 32% to 56%, reflecting this growing exposure.
Penetration testing across both IT and OT layers reveals hidden paths attackers could use to gain access, potentially disrupting production or causing safety hazards.
Address Surging Threat Activity
Threat activity targeting manufacturers is surging. In 2024 alone, threat actors targeting the sector increased by 71%, with groups like RansomHub alone targeting 78 global manufacturing victims. More alarmingly, ransomware attacks in early 2025 spiked 49% with 223 incidents reported in manufacturing—making it one of the most affected sectors.
Penetration testing helps organizations stay ahead of evolving threats by simulating real-world attack methods and testing response readiness.
Lower Aggregate Cybercrime Losses
With nearly a third of major ransomware attacks aimed at industrial companies, manufacturers must prioritize defenses to prevent becoming part of these staggering losses.
Penetration testing represents an essential step toward risk reduction, helping manufacturers avoid being collateral damage in the global cybercrime surge.
Key Statistics
80%
of manufacturing firms have critical vulnerabilities that expose them to exploitation, according to a 2025 third-party risk analysis across nearly 5,000 companies.
54%
of impactful industrial cyberattacks hit manufacturing, cementing the sector as a top target for cybercrime for four consecutive years.
105%
is the increase in attacks (H1 2024 vs H1 2023), with 2025 being tracked as a year of "exponential cybercrime" for the industry.
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Penetration Testing Methodology
Our Penetration Security Testing methodology is derived from the SANS Pentest Methodology, the MITRE ATT&CK framework, and the NIST SP800-115 to uncover security gaps.
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