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Securing Manufacturing in the Era of AI and Industry 4.0
This research brief examines how AI and Industry 4.0 technologies are transforming manufacturing through smart factories, IoT-connected systems, automation, and advanced analytics that improve productivity and reduce costs. However, the same technologies driving innovation also create new cybersecurity risks. As manufacturers increase connectivity across operational and industrial environments, attackers are leveraging AI and other advanced techniques to exploit vulnerabilities, target critical infrastructure, disrupt operations, steal intellectual property, and conduct extortion campaigns. According to Zscaler ThreatLabz research, AI adoption presents both opportunities and challenges, enabling greater efficiency while simultaneously expanding the attack surface. The brief highlights the
