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Report Highlights Identity Security and Setup Vulnerabilities in Manufacturing Sector

By Rhyter Times Desk · 1h ago

Industrial organizations have made measurable advancements in applying software updates, but identity controls continue to pose significant challenges, according to reporting from Manufacturing Dive and Cybersecurity Dive.

Citing a newly released report, both publications noted that improper security setups remain common throughout the manufacturing industry. Among the prevalent issues identified are remote-access utilities left exposed directly to the public internet.

How outlets are covering this

Manufacturing companies are showing progress in patching software vulnerabilities, but identity management continues to be a primary area of concern. According to coverage from Manufacturing Dive and Cybersecurity Dive, widespread misconfigurations, such as internet-facing remote-access tools, remain pervasive across the sector.

Shared reporting

  • Manufacturers have made progress in software patching.
  • Identity management remains a major vulnerability for manufacturing firms.
  • System misconfigurations are widespread across the manufacturing industry, based on findings in a new report.
  • Internet-accessible remote-access software is among the common misconfigurations identified.

Why it matters

Persistent gaps in identity management and exposed remote-entry points may leave critical industrial systems vulnerable to intrusion, even as basic patch deployment improves.

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