Manufacturing Security

Secure Every Asset. Protect Production.
Enforce Without Downtime.

ORDR turns device intelligence into enforced protection across IT and OT, so threats are stopped before they impact operations.

27%+
Of all cyberattacks targeted manufacturing in 2025
$5.5M+
Average breach cost per incident
96%
Of manufacturers plan to invest in OT security
The Challenge

The Manufacturing Threat Landscape

The Factory Floor Is Now a Cyber Battleground

Manufacturing is now the most targeted industry. According to IBM X-Force, it accounted for 27%+ of cyberattacks in 2025, with average breach costs exceeding $5.5M per incident.

The reason is clear: IT/OT convergence has eliminated the air gap.

Production systems that once operated in isolation are now connected to enterprise IT, cloud platforms, and supply chains. Every PLC, HMI, CNC machine, and sensor expands the attack surface.

The result: threats that once impacted IT now directly disrupt production.

What Manufacturing Organizations Are Up Against

Threat TypeImpact on ManufacturingWhy It's Critical
Ransomware targeting production systemsEncrypts controllers, HMIs, and critical systems, forcing shutdownsEvery hour of downtime costs $100K–$250K in lost production
Lateral movement from IT into OT75% of OT threats enter through IT networks and spread to production assetsOne infected workstation can impact the entire factory floor
Supply chain compromiseMalware introduced through vendors, software updates, or connected equipmentTrusted vendor access becomes the attacker's entry point
Industrial espionageTheft of proprietary designs, processes, and operational dataCritical systems can't be patched, but remain continuously at risk
Legacy system exploitationUnpatched PLCs and SCADA systems remain exposed to known vulnerabilitiesCritical systems can't be patched, but remain continuously at risk

The Reality

96% of manufacturers plan to invest in OT cybersecurity within the next five years.
But the challenge isn't awareness — it's execution.

You can't secure production by disrupting it.

Traditional tools either:

  • Don't understand OT environments
  • Or introduce risk through scanning, agents, and manual controls

Visibility alone isn't enough.

Manufacturers need a way to reduce risk and enforce protection, without causing downtime.

Why ORDR for Manufacturing

Protect Production Without Disruption

Manufacturing environments don't tolerate downtime. You can't wait for a breach to expose risk, and you can't enforce controls that interrupt production.

ORDR is built for this reality.

It gives you the intelligence to understand risk across IT and OT, and the ability to act on it safely, without impacting operations.

Step 01: Identify

Complete Asset Intelligence

See, understand, and trust every connected asset across your manufacturing ecosystem.

Capability AreaWhat It DoesBusiness Value
Automated DiscoveryPassively identifies PLCs, HMIs, CNC machines, sensors, robotics, and AGVs — no agents or scanningComplete visibility across the production floor with zero operational risk
AI-Assisted Device ProfilingAccurately identifies device type, firmware, and role within production workflowsTrusted asset inventory with real production context — no guesswork
Behavioral IntelligenceBuilds baselines from real traffic to detect anomalies, unsafe communications, and misconfigurationsEarly detection of threats and operational risk before they impact production
Unified Visibility Across IT/OTCorrelates device intelligence across plant, warehouse, and enterprise environmentsAligns security, IT, operations, and engineering teams with a single, trusted source of truth
Step 02: Enforce

Production-Safe Segmentation

A single, trusted source of truth.

Capability AreaWhat It DoesBusiness Value
Pre-Enforcement ValidationValidates segmentation policies before enforcement to prevent production disruptionEnforce Zero Trust without risking production outages
Behavior-Driven PoliciesGenerates policies from observed device communications, not assumptionsAccurate segmentation that reflects how production actually runs
Safe, Context-Aware EnforcementConfirms policy changes won't disrupt workflows before they're appliedConfidence to enforce controls in live production environments
Lateral Movement ContainmentRestricts IT-to-OT and device-to-device communication paths based on least privilegeStops threats from spreading across the factory floor
Infrastructure-Aware IntegrationEnforces policies through existing firewalls, NAC, and network controlsNo rip-and-replace. No added operational complexity to agents or downtime
Repeatable, Scalable EnforcementApplies validated policies consistently across sites and production linesStandardized security across global manufacturing operations

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Step 03: Orchestrate

AI-Powered Speed Without Losing Control

Manufacturing runs on precision.

Every minute of delay impacts output, revenue, and safety.

ORDR IQ accelerates how teams move from insight to action by orchestrating workflows across security, IT, and operations using real device intelligence.

No guesswork. No manual coordination. No risky decisions.

What ORDR IQ orchestrates:

Orchestration AreaWhat It DoesBusiness Value
Ticketing Workflow & AutomationAutomatically generates and routes tickets based on real device behavior and risk signalsFaster response with reduced manual workload
Segmentation OrchestrationGenerates, validates, and implements policies without manual coordinationStreamlined Zero Trust enforcement
Risk-Based PrioritizationRecommends, validates, and triggers policy workflows based on observed device communicationsAccelerates Zero Trust enforcement without introducing risk
Cross-Team Incident CoordinationConnects security, IT, and OT teams with shared, real-time contextFaster containment with aligned decision-making
Continuous Compliance DocumentationGenerates audit-ready evidence and tracks control enforcement over timeEliminates last-minute audit prep and reduces compliance burden

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Why ORDR

Why Manufacturers Choose ORDR

Protects Production Uptime

Enforce security controls with confidence. Every policy is validated against real operational workflows before deployment, so protection never comes at the cost of downtime.

Stop Threats Before They Impact Operations

Contain lateral movement from IT to OT. Isolate compromised devices. Prevent ransomware from reaching production systems.

Align Security, IT, and OT Teams

One shared view of every asset and its behavior, eliminating blind spots, conflicting data, and delays in decision-making.

Accelerate Compliance Without the Overhead

Continuous control enforcement supports compliance frameworks. This includes IEC 62443 for industrial automation security, NIST SP 800-82 as an OT security guideline, and ISA standards and industry-specific regulations.

Deploys Without Disturbing Production

No agents to install on production equipment. No sensors that disrupt operations. No production downtime during deployment.

Scales Across Plants and Global Operations

Apply consistent policies across sites, lines, and environments — without increasing complexity.

Compliance

Addressing Compliance & Risk

Manufacturing faces increasing regulatory pressure across IT and OT environments. Frameworks like IEC 62443 and NIST SP 800-82 require more than visibility — they require continuous enforcement of controls and proof of compliance.

How ORDR Supports Compliance Frameworks

Compliance FrameworkRequirementHow ORDR Delivers
IEC 62443Asset visibility, defined security levels, and segmentation of industrial control systemsAsset visibility, defined security levels, and segmentation of industrial control systems
NIST SP 800-82OT security controls, segmentation, and continuous monitoringValidated segmentation policies with continuous behavioral monitoring across IT and OT environments
ISA/IEC 62443-3-3Security zones and controlled communication pathwaysEnforced least-privilege communication with automated policy validation before deployment
Cyber InsuranceEvidence of continuous controls and incident readinessReal-time compliance dashboards and continuously enforced policies with audit-ready reporting
FDA 21 CFR Part 11 (Pharma)Secure access controls and data integrity for regulated systemsFull audit trails and enforced access controls across all device interactions
CMMC (Defense Contractors)Asset inventory and role-based access controlComplete asset visibility with policy-driven access enforcement
Measured Results

Results That Protect Production

Manufacturing security isn't measured in dashboards. It's measured in uptime protected, risk contained, and production maintained.

ORDR customers report measurable outcomes:

Reduce OT segmentation timelines from months to days

Accelerate protection of critical assets and respond faster to emerging threats

Eliminate repeat audit findings

Continuous enforcement ensures controls stay in place, not just during assessments

Contain threats before they impact production

Faster incident response and automated isolation prevent lateral movement across the plant

Align security, IT, and operations around a single source of truth

Faster decisions, fewer delays, and no finger-pointing during critical events

Enforce security without disrupting production

Protect critical systems while maintaining uptime and operational continuity

FAQ: Manufacturing Cybersecurity

Protect Production.
Enforce with Confidence.

See how ORDR enables you to identify every asset, reduce risk, and enforce segmentation, without disrupting operations.

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