The manufacturing sector has become a prime target for ransomware attacks, with 71% of incidents now impacting this vital industry. According to VPNRanks, the rise of ransomware has put manufacturers on high alert, as their operations are increasingly disrupted by cybercriminals.
These attacks exploit weak points in cybersecurity, often grinding production lines to a halt and causing millions of dollars in losses.
The stakes are high, especially for industries with just-in-time production models, where even brief interruptions can have far-reaching consequences. Yet, the standard approach to cybersecurity—detecting and responding to threats after they infiltrate the network—continues to leave businesses vulnerable.
Traditional cybersecurity methods often focus on identifying and neutralizing threats after they’ve breached the system. While this approach has its merits, it is reactive by nature, allowing attackers to operate within your network before countermeasures are deployed. This delay is a critical flaw when dealing with sophisticated ransomware, which can encrypt files or exfiltrate sensitive data within minutes.
For manufacturing, the cost of these delays can be catastrophic. Production downtime, supply chain disruption, reputational damage, and regulatory penalties compound the impact of a ransomware attack.
AppGuard takes a proactive approach to endpoint security by employing "Isolation and Containment" technology. Unlike detect-and-respond solutions, AppGuard prevents malicious code from executing in the first place, regardless of how it tries to infiltrate the system.
Here’s how AppGuard works:
This approach makes it virtually impossible for ransomware to achieve its objectives, protecting your operations even against zero-day threats.
AppGuard has a proven 10-year track record of preventing ransomware and other advanced threats. Now available for commercial use, it offers manufacturers a robust solution to the rising tide of cybercrime. With AppGuard, businesses can focus on their operations without worrying about the next cyberattack.
As ransomware continues to target manufacturers, adopting a proactive cybersecurity solution is no longer optional. It’s time to move beyond the limitations of "Detect and Respond" and embrace the future of cybersecurity with "Isolation and Containment."
Talk to CHIPS today about how AppGuard can prevent ransomware incidents like the ones highlighted by VPNRanks. Protect your business, your operations, and your reputation with a proven solution that stops threats before they start.
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