Based on the headline, new research indicates manufacturers are increasing cybersecurity spend even though cyberattacks cause only about 5% of production downtime, highlighting a potential mismatch between investment priorities and the main drivers of outages. The takeaway suggests balancing cyber defenses with initiatives that more directly reduce downtime, such as equipment reliability, process improvements, and workforce practices.
How is your organization prioritizing cybersecurity versus the operational fixes that prevent most downtime?