IPC Cyber Disaster Recovery Webinar: Essential Preparedness for Electronics Manufacturers
October 3, 2024 | IPCEstimated reading time: 1 minute
In today's fast-evolving electronics manufacturing landscape, where digital threats loom large, safeguarding operations requires more than just IT solutions—it demands full production line awareness. To address this critical need, a specialized webinar titled Cyber Disaster Recovery Exercises for Electronics Manufacturers will be held on October 31, 2024, from 11:00am to 12:00pm CET (5:00am to 6:00am CDT).
Event Overview
As global manufacturing shifts toward Southeast Asia, with countries like Vietnam, India, and Thailand emerging as key production hubs, local factories are under increasing pressure to develop robust cybersecurity protocols. A single vulnerability in the supply chain can result in disastrous downtime, as highlighted by recent incidents such as the cyberattack that crippled a Japanese auto plant due to a breach at a supplier.
This webinar will equip participants with crucial skills for Business Continuity Disaster Recovery (BCDR) tailored for the electronics manufacturing industry. Through practical exercises, attendees will learn how to detect and respond to cyber threats on the production line—where IT systems alone fall short. The insights gained will help protect factories from widespread operational disruptions, mitigating risk across the entire supply chain.
Key Topics:
- Current practice demands in BCDR
- Identifying gaps and setting goals for cyber preparedness
- Enhancing factory awareness and preparation
- Differentiating between system failure and cyberattacks
- Criteria for early detection and risk assessment
- Steps for early recovery and incident response practice
- Aligning factory characteristics with BCDR policies
- Insights into IPC-1792 Cybersecurity Standards and their application
Speaker Spotlight
The webinar will be led by Hiroyuki Watanabe, a thought leader in manufacturing cybersecurity. As the Executive Director of Global Security at NEC Corporation and chair of the IPC-1792 Cybersecurity Standard, Mr. Watanabe brings a wealth of knowledge from his extensive work across the industry. With a focus on practical security measures for small and medium-sized factories, his experience offers a unique perspective on building resilient operations that can withstand cyber threats.
Mr. Watanabe's publications, research, and presentations at leading industry forums such as APEX and the Counterfeit Symposium have cemented his reputation as a leading authority on cybersecurity in manufacturing. His work through the IPC’s Technical Leadership Program has driven critical advancements in securing global supply chains.
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