Manufacturers are quickly moving to digital transformation. As a result – Industrial IoT (IIoT) devices are becoming central to smart factory initiatives. With this increased connectivity comes greater vulnerability to cyber attacks. Securing these devices is more and more essential to protecting critical manufacturing operations from possibly crippling cyberattacks.Our team at Manufacturing International has researched some of the latest innovations in cybersecurity for IIoT and how to protect your smart factories using the newest solutions.
Cybersecurity leaders including;Kaspersky, ESET, AVAST, NordLayer, and Perimeter 81 are safeguarding smart factories. Here’s how:
1. Securing Connected Devices for Manufacturing Environments
As the number of IIoT devices in manufacturing grows, so does the complexity of keeping them secure. Sans proper security protocols, these devices become vulnerable to cyberattacks that can disrupt manufacturing processes and even safety.
How Kaspersky and ESET Help:
- Kaspersky and ESET are two companies at the forefront of securing IIoT devices for manufacturing facilities. Their solutions provide endpoint protection, ensuring that all connected devices are monitored for malware, unauthorized access, and vulnerabilities. Kaspersky’s solutions can detect anomalies in device behavior, while ESET offers continuous protection to keep devices secure from cyber threats.
2. Comprehensive IoT Endpoint Protection for Manufacturers
Securing individual IIoT devices isn’t enough, the need for comprehensive protection is necessary to ensure that every endpoint in a smart factory is secure from cyber attack. Including everything from sensors to industrial machines that connect to the larger network.
AVAST Can Help:
- AVAST offers comprehensive IoT endpoint protection monitors all of your smart devices within your factory, ensuring they are shielded from potential intrusions. AVAST’s solution scans for vulnerabilities, patches security gaps, and provides real-time monitoring, keeping your entire factory infrastructure secure from known and unknown threats.
3. Network Segmentation and IoT Traffic Management for Manufacturers
With the increasing use of IIoT devices for manufacturers, it’s critical to control and manage traffic on factory networks. Poorly segmented networks allow hackers to move laterally within a system, compromising sensitive areas once they are in.
NordLayer and Perimeter 81 Can Help:
- NordLayer and Perimeter 81 offer network segmentation tools that limit the spread of cyberattacks. These tools create secure, segmented networks that allow manufacturers to separate IIoT traffic from sensitive systems, thereby reducing the risk of lateral movement in case of a breach. Perimeter 81’s zero-trust network access provides an extra layer of security by verifying every device and user before granting access to critical systems.
4. Limiting Access to Sensitive Systems
One of the core principles of IIoT security is controlling who and what can access certain systems. A single compromised device can lead to significant vulnerabilities if proper access controls aren’t in place.
How NordLayer and Perimeter 81 Can Help:
- Both NordLayer & Perimeter 81 provide secure access management tools designed for smart factories. NordLayer’s solutions allow manufacturers to manage access permissions, while Perimeter 81’s multi-layered security adds more walls to ensure only verified users and devices have the approval to access critical systems, protecting against unauthorized intrusions.
Table: Cybersecurity Solutions for IIoT in Manufacturing
| Innovation | Solution Provider | How Their Offerings Help |
|---|---|---|
| Securing Connected Devices | Kaspersky, ESET | Endpoint protection and real-time monitoring to prevent unauthorized access and malware on IIoT devices (Kaspersky, ESET). |
| Comprehensive IoT Endpoint Protection | AVAST | Full protection for all IIoT devices in smart factories, with vulnerability scanning and real-time monitoring (AVAST). |
| Network Segmentation | NordLayer, Perimeter 81 | Segmented networks that isolate IIoT traffic from sensitive systems, reducing the risk of cyberattacks spreading across the factory (NordLayer, Perimeter 81). |
| Limiting Access to Sensitive Systems | NordLayer, Perimeter 81 | Secure network access and verification tools to control who can access critical systems, protecting against unauthorized access (NordLayer, Perimeter 81). |
=Explore our Series – “Best of 2025 Technologies for Manufacturing”
- The Best Cloud Computing & Big Data Solutions for Manufacturers in 2025
- The Best Cybersecurity Tools for Small to Mid-Sized Manufacturers in 2025
More From our Series – Manufacturing Technology Trends
- 5 Ways Cloud Computing Can Boost Profitability for Manufacturers
- The Newest Innovations in Cybersecurity for Industrial IoT: How to Protect Your Smart Factories
- 5 Things You Need to Know for Cloud Solutions for Small to Mid-Sized Manufacturers
- 5 Critical Cybersecurity Trends Transforming Manufacturing for 2025