The True Costs of Operational Technology Downtime for Manufacturers

Artificial intelligence is changing the cyber risk landscape for manufacturers. Threat actors can now identify vulnerabilities faster, automate attacks at scale, and more effectively target operational technology environments that keep production running.

For manufacturers, a cyber incident is not just an IT problem. It can stop production, delay customer orders, strain key relationships, trigger compliance concerns, and create financial consequences that extend well beyond the insured loss.

Join Riccardo Reati, Tim Coates, and Michael Doctherman for a practical discussion on how AI-driven threats are affecting small and mid-sized manufacturers and what organizations can do now to reduce exposure.

Attendees will learn:

• Why AI-enabled attacks create new concerns for manufacturers
• Why operational technology is especially vulnerable
• Which cybersecurity controls have the greatest impact
• How downtime affects production, revenue, and customer trust
• The current status of CMMC and evolving compliance expectations
• How a strong cyber resilience program can protect the business and support future opportunities
• How the Cyber Alliance for Manufacturing helps organizations strengthen resilience through coordinated expertise across cybersecurity, risk management, and insurance

This session is designed for manufacturing leaders who want a clear, practical understanding of today’s cyber risks and the steps needed to build a more resilient operation.