In this ManufacturingTV discussion, Andrew Clarke (Recyber) and Paul Birbilas (Howden Insurance) examine the cybersecurity challenges facing UK manufacturers and SMEs.
Key Discussion Topics
- Spectrum of risks: The broad range of cyber threats facing manufacturing companies today
- Cyber insurance integration: How insurance models have evolved to address modern threats
- Real phishing attack case study: A real-world example involving a manufacturer that fell victim to a phishing attack
- The human element: Why people — not technology — are often the weakest link in organisational cyber defence
- Best practices for risk mitigation: Practical strategies manufacturers can implement immediately
- Evolving insurance models: How insurers are adapting to the changing threat landscape
- Keeping pace with threats: Whether current defences are keeping up with increasingly sophisticated attacks
The Manufacturing Challenge
UK manufacturing faces a unique set of cybersecurity challenges. Legacy operational technology (OT) systems, complex supply chains, and a workforce that may not be digitally native all contribute to a heightened risk profile. Traditional tick-box training fails to address these sector-specific vulnerabilities.
A Behavioural Approach
Republic's adaptive, behaviour-focused platform delivers training that's tailored to individual risk profiles within the manufacturing environment. By measuring real behaviours rather than just awareness, organisations can identify and address the human factors that contribute most to their risk exposure.
Contact our team to learn how Republic can help protect your manufacturing business from the inside out.