The 2023 Trustwave Manufacturing Sector Threat Landscape highlights how digital transformation and IT-OT convergence have expanded cyber risks for manufacturers. With only 19% of leaders confident in defenses and the average breach costing $4.7M, the sector faces ransomware as its top threat, with LockBit, Clop, and BlackCat/ALPHV among the most active groups. Complex supply chains, reliance on legacy systems, and limited OT protections further increase exposure, while access brokers, phishing, and vulnerability exploitation provide attackers with entry points. The report stresses layered defenses, rigorous vendor security, and proactive monitoring to strengthen resilience.

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