Items Tagged with 'cybersecurity'

WATERLOO, ON—According to a recent study conducted by the University of Waterloo, many robots suffer from a serious security weakness.

PEWAUKEE, WI— The course, scheduled for December 3 and 10, 2025, is the first of its kind built specifically for plant implementers, offering actionable guidance without unnecessary jargon, vendor bias, or complexity.

LONDON— The attack occurs amid a surge in high-profile cyber incidents globally, affecting sectors such as retail, healthcare, and aviation. While JLR prepares phased restart plans, officials warn the disruption could deepen a downturn already reflected in UK manufacturing surveys.

WATERLOO, Ontario— The findings highlight a growing risk as hospitals, manufacturers, and other industries increasingly adopt remotely controlled robots.

MERSEYSIDE, England—Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) has temporarily suspended production at its Halewood plant in Merseyside, near Liverpool, and shut down its global IT infrastructure in response to a cybersecurity incident first reported on September 1.

MILWAUKEE—Cybersecurity has become a critical issue for all manufacturers today, according to a new report from Rockwell Automation Inc. 

Manufacturing is the most targeted sector worldwide for cyberattacks.

SAN ANTONIO, TX—Engineers at Southwest Research Institute have discovered cybersecurity vulnerabilities with electric vehicles using direct current fast-charging systems.

Strong security practices are needed to protect IP, prevent production delays, and ensure safety.

ANN ARBOR, MI— The National Center for Manufacturing Sciences has released a white paper promoting cybersecurity best practices.