Data Quality and Security in Manufacturing Essential to Unlocking Industry 4.0 Benefits

NYC area expert explains data challenges and the need for information governance to ensure data quality and security in manufacturing—in a new article from Messaging Architects

Messaging Architects, an eMazzanti Technologies Company and information governance expert, explores data quality and security in manufacturing in a new article. The informative article first reviews several data challenges, including huge quantities of data generated by smart factories and an expanded attack surface for bad actors.

The author then discusses several ways to achieve comprehensive data security, including network segmentation, access management, monitoring, encryption, and regular backups. He concludes by urging readers to adopt information governance best practices such as data cataloging and automation powered by AI and machine learning.

“Modern manufacturing runs on data,” stated Greg Smith, Vice President of Services Delivery at Messaging Architects. “And while that data opens the door to unprecedented opportunities, it also introduces significant risk.”

Below are a few excerpts from the article, “Data Quality and Security in Manufacturing Essential to Unlocking Industry 4.0 Benefits.”

“Industry 4.0 has transformed manufacturing, reshaping the competitive landscape and powering innovation. By leveraging disruptive technologies such as AI and 3D printing, factories increase productivity while quickly adapting to customer demands. At the same time, the changing landscape underscores the importance of data quality and security in manufacturing.”

Data Challenges

“Predictive maintenance systems and supply chain optimization depend on accurate, complete, and timely data. Poor quality data, on the other hand, leads to errors, increased downtime, waste, and decreased customer satisfaction. In addition, the huge quantities of data generated by smart factories represent a treasure trove for cyber criminals.”

“Underscoring the danger, IBM’s Security X-Force Threat Intelligence Index 2023 found that manufacturing topped the list of industries targeted by cyber criminals. Ransomware attacks cost manufacturers millions of dollars in lost revenue, regulatory liabilities, ransoms, downtime, and equipment damage.”

Information Governance Best Practices Build Data Quality

“In an environment that relies heavily on data, information governance plays a critical role. Manufacturers must identify data sources and users and understand the purpose of the data. They must also be able to monitor and cleanse the data and introduce appropriate controls around data access and data lifecycle.”

Recommended: Predictions Series 2022: AiThority Interview with David Low, CMO at Talkwalker

[To share your insights with us, please write to sghosh@martechseries.com]