This ebook examines how manufacturers are expanding APIs to support connected production systems, predictive maintenance, supply chain automation, and AI-driven operations while facing increasing cybersecurity risks. Based on Akamai's 2026 API Security Impact Study, it reveals that API-related incidents are now frequent across manufacturing environments, driven by AI-linked attacks, API misconfigurations, authentication gaps, and limited visibility into sensitive data. The report highlights how inadequate API governance can disrupt operations, reduce productivity, and expose critical industrial systems. It recommends continuous API discovery, stronger runtime protection, integrated security testing, and purpose-built API security platforms to improve operational resilience. Designed for ma

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