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Cisco Connected Factory - Security

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Leading manufacturers are embracing converged IT and operational technology (OT) networks and experiencing major benefits. But security challenges threaten.

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Loss of proprietary or confidential information and intellectual property Violation of regulatory requirements What’s the impact of security breaches? Did you know? Manufacturing was the most targeted business sector in 2013, accounting for 24% of all targeted attacks…(Symantec) Industrial networks top the list of systems most vulnerable to cyber security issues (McAfee) 91% of breaches took just hours or less to perpetrate, yet more than 60% of attacks took months – or even years – to detect More than 1,000 IACS systems were targeted by the Dragonfly espionage malware program in 2014 This considerable gap gives cyber attackers plenty of opportunities to access a manufacturer’s trade secrets and sensitive production data 53% of breaches took months or more to contain 24% 91% 53% Securely Connect Share Reduce Risk Safety Protect Adhere Want to learn more? www.cisco.com/go/connectedfactory Simple, one-dimensional security Today’s threats are complex and multifaceted Don’t fix it if it’s not broken Plant operators fail to update server or endpoint software for fear of bringing down the system Global organized crime groups Hackers Dishonest employees Why are industrial networks vulnerable? State- sponsored corporate espionage groups Benefits of Cisco Connected Factory – Security Share intellectual property securely with global employees, partners, and vendor ecoystems, helping scale expert resources Reduce risk because your operating system is current and software patch deployments are always up-to-date Minimize operational risk to plant equipment and employee safety Protect intellectual property Adhere to regulatory requirements Who is behind these attacks? (source: 2013 DBIR) Cisco Connected Factory - Security Leading manufacturers are embracing converged IT and operational technology (OT) networks and experiencing major benefits. But security challenges threaten. No mechanisms to check authorizations or ensure data integrity and confidentiality Lack of secure architecture unifying industrial Ethernet and enterprise networks opens plant to online attacks via office (enterprise) networks. Greater production flexibility Global plant-floor visibility Faster decision making with mobility Impact on national security Loss of public confidence Sabotage of safety systems (“headline” risks to brand) Economic loss Available with: · Cisco Connected Factory or · Converged Plantwide Ethernet (CPwE), joint Cisco and Rockwell solution Securely connect silos of things, machines, workflows, databases and people, who are on enterprise networks with those on plant networks. See new patterns and optimize operations and supply chain workflows

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  • 1. Loss of proprietary or confidential information and intellectual property Violation of regulatory requirements What’s the impact of security breaches? Did you know? Manufacturing was the most targeted business sector in 2013, accounting for 24% of all targeted attacks…(Symantec) Industrial networks top the list of systems most vulnerable to cyber security issues (McAfee) 91% of breaches took just hours or less to perpetrate, yet more than 60% of attacks took months – or even years – to detect More than 1,000 IACS systems were targeted by the Dragonfly espionage malware program in 2014 This considerable gap gives cyber attackers plenty of opportunities to access a manufacturer’s trade secrets and sensitive production data 53% of breaches took months or more to contain 24% 91% 53% Securely Connect Share Reduce Risk Safety Protect Adhere Want to learn more? www.cisco.com/go/connectedfactory Simple, one-dimensional security Today’s threats are complex and multifaceted Don’t fix it if it’s not broken Plant operators fail to update server or endpoint software for fear of bringing down the system Global organized crime groups Hackers Dishonest employees Why are industrial networks vulnerable? State- sponsored corporate espionage groups Benefits of Cisco Connected Factory – Security Share intellectual property securely with global employees, partners, and vendor ecoystems, helping scale expert resources Reduce risk because your operating system is current and software patch deployments are always up-to-date Minimize operational risk to plant equipment and employee safety Protect intellectual property Adhere to regulatory requirements Who is behind these attacks? (source: 2013 DBIR) Cisco Connected Factory - Security Leading manufacturers are embracing converged IT and operational technology (OT) networks and experiencing major benefits. But security challenges threaten. No mechanisms to check authorizations or ensure data integrity and confidentiality Lack of secure architecture unifying industrial Ethernet and enterprise networks opens plant to online attacks via office (enterprise) networks. Greater production flexibility Global plant-floor visibility Faster decision making with mobility Impact on national security Loss of public confidence Sabotage of safety systems (“headline” risks to brand) Economic loss Available with: · Cisco Connected Factory or · Converged Plantwide Ethernet (CPwE), joint Cisco and Rockwell solution Securely connect silos of things, machines, workflows, databases and people, who are on enterprise networks with those on plant networks. See new patterns and optimize operations and supply chain workflows