Report
Securing Manufacturing's Digital Future: How Cyber Threats Could Disrupt Europe’s Digitalised Production Lines
Connected, Complex, Vulnerable: Cyber Threats in the Manufacturing Sector are Rising
Europe's manufacturing sector is at a critical juncture. For the fourth consecutive year, manufacturing is the most targeted industry for cyberattacks in Europe. As legacy systems become connected through digitalisation, the risk of ransomware, data breaches, and operational disruption is growing fast.
The data is clear:
- Confirmed breaches in manufacturing jumped by 89.2%
- Attack-related costs surged by 125%
- 47% of breaches in the sector were linked to ransomware
From small factories to global supply chains, manufacturers are under pressure to strengthen their cyber defences. Access KnowBe4’s comprehensive report for further insights into:
- How digital transformation is expanding the attack surface
- Key cybersecurity challenges in the European manufacturing sector
- Barriers to cybersecurity investment in industrial environments
- Actionable strategies to reduce risk and strengthen resilience
Download the complete report to uncover actionable insights that protect your systems, secure your data, and avoid costly downtime.

Topics
Threat Intelligence
Cyber Threats
Digital Transformation
Manufacturing
