Cyber-Physical Security Convergence Trends in Manufacturing Report 

Cyber and physical security risks don’t stay separate anymore. As plant-floor connectivity, remote access, and networked security systems expand, an incident that starts in one area can affect uptime, worker safety, and operations across the facility.

Drawing on interviews with manufacturing security leaders and industry experts, the report covers five trends shaping how leading facilities are approaching segmentation, contractor and visitor access, cross-team response, and continuity planning.

Here’s a glimpse of what’s inside:

• Why segmentation decisions now come down to how fast you can contain an incident and recover without stopping production
• Why contractor and visitor access gaps are among the most exploited entry points in hybrid manufacturing incidents
• Where convergence breaks down between IT, OT, and facilities teams, and what it takes to fix the handoffs that slow response

“Security incidents rarely stay in one lane anymore. A cyber alert can turn into a plant disruption fast if teams don’t have a clear picture of what’s happening at the site. The organizations that handle these situations best are the ones with clear ownership, consistent reporting, and real visibility across their facilities.”
– Jeff DiDomenico, VP of Strategic Development, Trackforce