Intelligent CIO Middle East Issue 16 | Page 43

FEATURE: MANUFACTURING SECURITY IS YOUR MANUFACTURING COMPANY PRACTICING PROACTIVE CYBER SECURITY? Manufacturing companies are one of the most popular targets for cyber criminals, based on the sheer amount of classified information they hold. In fact, a recent report from IBM X-Force Research’s 2016 Cyber Security Intelligence Index found that the sector is the second most-attacked industry behind healthcare, with automotive manufacturers and chemical companies scoring as the top targets for attackers, writes Tim Bandos, senior director, cybersecurity, Digital Guardian. www.intelligentcio.com INTELLIGENTCIO 43