— Ed Macnair , CEO , Censornet

45 a defence platform could act autonomously and strike , often before the threat has even entered the kill chain .

As a result of current uncertainty around Brexit and concerns around the wider economy , the future of the UK ’ s manufacturing industry is in a precarious position . Offering the opportunity to improve operational efficiency and productivity , manufacturers must embrace advances in digital technology if they are to remain competitive . They must be mindful , however , of the opportunities this technology also offers cyber criminals , and ensure provisions are in place to protect against them . Any security solution must be ready to act instantaneously . Factory floors may be becoming more automated , but when it comes to security , autonomy is more important than automation .

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