From Ransomware to Remote Access: Key Cyber Threats in Manufacturing

Cyber Talks

The manufacturing industry is facing an increasingly complex threat landscape, characterized by expanding attack surfaces due to continuous IT transformation and interconnected OT environments. Key threats such as ransomware and sophisticated social engineering attacks are exploiting these vulnerabilities, making robust security measures and swift incident response crucial.

Join Spence Hutchinson, Staff Threat Intelligence Researcher on the Threat Response Unit (TRU) at eSentire, as he delves into the current threat landscape for the manufacturing sector. Spence discusses the latest trends in cyber threats and provides actionable insights based on recent reports from eSentire's Threat Response Unit (TRU).

• Understanding the "threat surface scope creep" and its implications for manufacturing security.
• The critical role of visibility in preventing and detecting intrusions stemming from stolen credentials and unpatched vulnerabilities.
• The rising prevalence of browser-based attacks and USB worms, and how they are targeting manufacturing systems.
• Strategies for implementing phish-resistant multi-factor authentication and robust device management to mitigate risks.
• Insights into the underground market dynamics, including credential markets and access brokers, and their impact on the manufacturing sector.

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About Cyber Talks

From ransomware attacks to supply chain compromises, eSentire’s Cyber Talks podcast will delve into the world of the latest cyber threats that are impacting businesses globally. Join our team of security experts as we speak with C-level executives and security practitioners about the cyber risks affecting their business and how they’re addressing these challenges.

About eSentire

eSentire, Inc., the Authority in Managed Detection and Response (MDR), protects the critical data and applications of 2000+ organizations in 80+ countries, across 35 industries from known and unknown cyber threats by providing Exposure Management, Managed Detection and Response and Incident Response services designed to build an organization’s cyber resilience & prevent business disruption. Founded in 2001, eSentire protects the world’s most targeted organizations with 65% of its global base recognized as critical infrastructure, vital to economic health and stability. By combining open XDR platform technology, 24/7 threat hunting, and proven security operations leadership, eSentire's award-winning MDR services and team of experts help organizations anticipate, withstand and recover from cyberattacks. For more information, visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.esentire.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and follow ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@eSentire⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.