In this article Claire Price of QMS International, one of the UK’s leading ISO certification bodies, discusses why manufacturing companies need to be more aware of cyber security in a world of digital manufacturing integration.
As the fourth industrial revolution gathers pace, cyber criminals are honing their craft. But what exactly are the risks and what can the manufacturing and engineering sectors do to keep their new systems safe?
We’re living in a digital age and manufacturers and engineering companies across the globe are embracing the benefits of digital transformation, giving rise to the fourth industrial revolution, otherwise known as Industry 4.0.
This new revolution allows the flow of data throughout a business and its operations, integrating production with business processes and introducing new technologies such as artificial intelligence, cloud computing and augmented reality into the workplace.
By introducing smart manufacturing, factories and warehouses into their operations, businesses are gaining unparalleled visibility and control over their supply chains, machinery and facilities. With real-time data collected across the business and supply chain,…
