Manufacturers make patching progress, but identity management still major weakness

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Manufacturers make patching progress, but identity management still major weakness

A recent report identifies widespread misconfigurations in manufacturing environments, including internet-accessible remote-access software. Identity management continues to present significant security gaps despite progress in patching practices.

Why it matters: Manufacturing operators and their security teams must audit and restrict remote-access exposure and review identity controls to reduce operational technology attack surface and prevent unauthorized access to critical systems.

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2026-09-17 13:42 UTC

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2026-09-17 16:16 UTC