Manufacturing – IoT Network Segmentation and Protection

Challenge

Securing the expanded IoT device cyber attack surface across interconnected manufacturing systems and networks without disrupting operational continuity.

Frequent ransomware target

of ransomware attacks are directed at the manufacturing sector, highlighting the need for robust network segmentation to protect critical systems

Budget and resource constraints

of manufacturing companies cite a lack of skilled personnel and budget as barriers to implementing network segmentation

Zero trust implementation

of manufacturing companies struggle with zero trust implementation due to complex legacy systems

Solution

Cylera enhances IoT device security for manufacturing companies by facilitating network segmentation and accelerating zero trust framework adoption.

A manufacturing security engineer in a high-visibility vest and hard hat using a laptop to monitor and enforce network segmentation policies, ensuring IoT and OT device protection with Cylera’s cybersecurity platform in an industrial production facility.

Enhanced Network Security, Reduced IoT Cyber Risk

"Implementing network segmentation and Zero Trust principles in our manufacturing environment was a daunting task for our team, especially given the complexities of our legacy manufacturing systems. However, by leveraging the Cylera platform’s DPI technology, network segmentation policy generation capabilities, and integrations with firewall and NAC solutions, we were able to achieve real-time visibility into all of the IoT devices on our network, enforce strict device access controls, and ensure continuous IoT device network verification. Thanks to Cylera, we've significantly enhanced our security posture and can more confidently protect our critical manufacturing assets."

Senior Network Engineer

Automotive Parts Manufacturer

Enhance IoT device network segmentation in manufacturing environments and expedite zero trust framework adoption

Automated robotic arms operating on a manufacturing assembly line, connected to an IoT network, that uses Cylera’s device profiling technology to ensure real-time monitoring, security, and operational efficiency.

Detailed Device Profiling Network Segmentation And Protection

Detailed Device Profiling

Cylera rapidly identifies and profiles all IoT devices within manufacturing networks, collecting detailed data such as device model, manufacturer, operating system, and network traffic behavior. This in-depth visibility is essential for establishing robust network segmentation policies designed to meet the specific security and operational needs of manufacturing environments.

Automated Policy Generation

Leveraging machine learning and behavioral analytics, Cylera automatically generates network segmentation security policies tailored to each IoT device's risk level and role within the manufacturing environment. This minimizes the potential for human error. It also ensures security measures dynamically adjust to the evolving connected manufacturing IoT device and network infrastructure landscape.

A manufacturing IT security analyst monitoring IoT network activity on multiple screens, utilizing Cylera’s platform to generate automated security policies for industrial cybersecurity and compliance.

Clinical Awareness Network Segmentation And Protection

A manufacturing IT security specialist in a server room, using Cylera’s platform to monitor and contain IoT security threats, ensuring industrial network protection and operational continuity.

Segmentation Policy Creation Update Network Segmentation And Protection

Threat Containment

Cylera integrates the network segmentation policies it automatically generates for IoT devices in manufacturing networks with commonly used firewall and network access control (NAC) solutions. This enables these security systems to enforce Cylera’s policies, effectively isolating and managing IoT device threats to protect critical manufacturing operations.

Continuous Monitoring and Adaptation

Cylera continuously monitors the network activity and interactions of IoT devices within manufacturing environments, dynamically generating or refining network segmentation policies as needed. This ensures that segmentation strategies remain adaptive and effective, safeguarding manufacturing operations as networks evolve and expand.