Digital solutions and the Internet of Things (IoT) are now commonplace in the manufacturing industry and its processes, with some companies relying entirely on smart manufacturing.
These smart manufacturing processes are fueled by data and also generate various types of data - from machine utilization, productivity, error rates, through to employee and consumer data.
External attackers are specifically interested in this data: For the first time in a number of years, the amount of cyber incidents in this sector has exceeded the number of attacks in the financial and insurance sectors.
While production and company data must remain confidential to maintain the company’s competitive edge, personal data must be strictly protected in accordance with data protection legislation such as GDPR, CCPA, and LGPD.
However, at times, this data needs to be used and shared in order for the production process to run smoothly.
With effective data protection solutions such as data encryption and tokenization, data can be protected. With additional applications including key management, post-quantum cryptography, and digital signing, a secure and trustworthy IT environment can be established for numerous manufacturing processes.
Applications for on-premise Data Security for Manufacturing and IoT
Software-based File and Folder Encryption
Reliable data encryption at the file and folder level to protect data against unauthorized access and to fulfill data protection regulations.
Key Management
Sensitive data must not only be encrypted, but also kept secure while in motion, in use, or at rest. Reap the benefits of properly managing your encryption keys.
Secure File Sharing
Enables secure but easy-to-manage data sharing with third parties without running the risk of data interception.
Post Quantum Cryptography
Strong, quantum-resistant lattice-based and stateful hash-based cryptographic algorithms for encryption and digital signature use cases.
General Purpose Hardware Security Modules
Enables key generation, storage, and exchange. Addresses various performance levels and physical security requirements while fulfilling compliance and regulatory mandates.
Tokenization
Replacing sensitive data with non-sensitive tokens to enable secure business operations without sharing sensitive information.
Code Signing
With code signing, organizations can prove that their software is trustworthy and end users can, in turn, verify the authenticity of files and program code.
Document Signing
Ensures the security and integrity of digital signatures, preventing unauthorized access or tampering of digital documents.
