Manufacturers face growing insider risk challenges due to complex operations, the convergence of digital and physical assets, and an increasingly global workforce. Intellectual property theft, sabotage, and production disruptions are significant concerns, especially as manufacturers collaborate with extensive networks of suppliers, contractors, and third‑party vendors. Securing operational technology environments is particularly difficult, as OT systems traditionally lack the protections found in IT environments. To reduce risk and maintain operational continuity, manufacturers need comprehensive visibility across both digital and physical systems to better detect risky behavior, protect sensitive assets, and safeguard production processes.

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