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May 11, 2026

Ransomware in Manufacturing: The OT/I.T. Convergence Risk Nobody Budgeted For

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Craig Carr
Craig Carr1 min read
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Ransomware in Manufacturing: The OT/I.T. Convergence Risk Nobody Budgeted For

Connected equipment widened your attack surface fast. Here is how segmentation contains an event before it reaches the line.

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Why manufacturers are targeted

Ransomware crews target manufacturers specifically because downtime is so expensive that paying can look cheaper than waiting — which is exactly why prevention pays for itself.

The practical takeaway is the same one that runs every good production line: standardize the process, document it, and measure it. Technology should make that easier, not add another variable you have to babysit.

Start with the highest-risk, lowest-visibility part of your environment — usually backups, patching, or access control — and bring it under a documented, monitored standard before moving on.

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