Take the example of Norsk Hydro, a multinational aluminum manufacturer that was forced to shut down operations in the face of a ransomware attack across its systems. They opted not to pay the ransom, but the interruption to their operations cost them nearly $75 million.
The news is rife with examples like this, and regulators have taken notice and are forcing manufacturers to act. But safeguarding OT assets can be challenging amidst competing business priorities, a broad attack surface, and unclear ownership.