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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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- Manufacturers make patching progress, but identity management still major weakness
Manufacturing dive · 1h ago
- Manufacturers make patching progress, but identity management still major weakness
Cybersecurity dive · 1d ago
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