The latest findings from the manufacturers’ association Make UK and the security software and services company BlackBerry revealed that 42% of UK firms have experienced cyber-attacks in the last year. The survey found that 26% of respondents had significant financial losses as a result of an attack, with losses ranging from £50,000 to £250,000.
According to the study, production halts were the most frequent impact of cyberattacks (reported by 65% of those impacted), followed by reputational damage (43%). The majority of those who were attacked, 74%, claim that strong cyber-security measures shielded their companies from any harm.
The Cybersecurity: UK Manufacturing report, which was based on a survey of 112 businesses representing a wide range of sizes and industries, manufacturers face a variety of cyber-security risks, from straightforward employee mistakes to intricate targeted attacks. Maintaining legacy IT (45%), a lack of cyber-skills (38%), and granting access to outside parties for monitoring and maintenance (33%) are listed as the top three cyber-security concerns.
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