Core Insights - Cyber adversaries are strategically targeting the manufacturing sector due to its valuable intellectual property and supply chain vulnerabilities [1] Group 1: Cyber Resilience and Preparedness - A survey of 220 manufacturing executives revealed high awareness of cyber threats but low preparedness for AI-driven attacks [2] - Only 32% of manufacturing executives feel ready for AI-powered threats, despite 44% expecting such attacks [3] - Just 30% of executives believe their organizations are prepared for deepfake attacks, while 47% anticipate these threats [3] Group 2: Visibility and Competence - 54% of executives reported low to moderate visibility into their supply chains, with 37% experiencing a significant increase in attack volume [3] - Despite 28% of organizations suffering a breach in the past year, 51% of executives rated their competence in protecting against threats as high or very high [4] - 55% expressed similar confidence in their ability to implement AI for enhancing cybersecurity [4] Group 3: Overoptimism and Internal Challenges - There is a notable contradiction between executives' confidence in their cybersecurity capabilities and their actual preparedness, indicating potential overoptimism that could be exploited by adversaries [5] - 68% of executives reported alignment of their cybersecurity teams with business lines, and 65% are assessed against cybersecurity KPIs, surpassing cross-vertical averages [6] Group 4: Security Training and External Support - Manufacturing companies are increasingly engaging third-party security providers for training, with 38% planning to augment internal resources with external support in the next two years [7] - This marks an increase from the 30% that engaged with third-party providers in the past year [7]