Production lines. OT networks. Supply chain deadlines. When ransomware shuts down manufacturing, every hour of downtime costs tens of thousands.
Manufacturing is consistently among the top three most-targeted sectors for ransomware. The reason is simple: manufacturers cannot afford downtime. Production halts cost £50,000–£500,000 per day depending on scale, and threat actors use this time pressure to extract faster, larger payments.
Many manufacturing environments also have weak security boundaries between IT and OT (operational technology) networks. Legacy SCADA systems, industrial control systems, and production line controllers often run outdated software and lack modern security controls.
Supply chain pressure adds another dimension — a manufacturer who cannot deliver faces contractual penalties, customer loss, and reputational damage. Groups like LockBit 3.0, Akira, and Play have specifically targeted UK manufacturers in 2025–2026.
Rapid triage with IT/OT boundary protection — isolating production systems before encryption spreads.
Learn more →Test your manufacturing-specific IR plan before a real incident halts production.
Learn more →Continuous monitoring for your organisation on leak sites — early warning before ransomware deploys.
Learn more →Yes. Our first priority is isolating OT networks from the compromised IT environment. We understand the difference between IT and OT recovery — production control systems require specialist handling to avoid safety incidents during restoration.
Recovery timelines depend on the extent of encryption, backup availability, and system complexity. In our experience, manufacturers with clean backups and IR retainers typically recover core production in 48-96 hours. Without preparation, industry average is 21 days.
Yes. We work with all major cyber insurers and can provide documentation, cost tracking, and evidence packages in formats they require. Business interruption claims benefit from our detailed incident timelines.