How to Strengthen Cybersecurity in Smart Manufacturing

Digital transformation of production means revolutionary changes in business models. The digital transformation in manufacturing involves the introduction of modern innovative technologies and products, the adaptation and development of new business models to the conditions of the digital economy and, due to this, the creation of smart factories and a qualitative improvement in business processes, including the production process. The changes in the modern world caused by the booming growth with information technology and universal digitalization could not but affect production systems. The invention and widespread use of programmable controllers, robots, and digital control systems integrated with enterprise corporate networks has led to a change in approaches to production management and the rapid development of several new technological departments. It has also placed more emphasis on ensuring the safety of industrial systems.