Manufacturing

Threat Landscape

Manufacturing faces cyber threats targeting operational technology (factory automation, robotics, process control), intellectual property, and supply chains. Nation-state actors target manufacturing to access proprietary technology and strategic industrial capabilities. Ransomware operators target manufacturing recognising that production disruption creates immediate financial pressure.

The convergence of IT and OT in modern manufacturing — Industry 4.0, smart factories, connected supply chains — expands the attack surface and creates new vectors for compromise that legacy security models were not designed to address.

Regulatory & Framework Landscape

Manufacturing operators designated as critical infrastructure face NIS Regulations and NCSC CAF assessment. IEC 62443 applies to industrial automation and control systems. NIST SP 800-82 provides additional OT security guidance. The NIS2 Directive will expand the scope of designated manufacturing operators.

CCM Domain Alignment

Manufacturing organisations activate the D14 OT/ICS Security overlay for factory automation and process control systems alongside the mandatory baseline. This provides governance across both enterprise IT and shop-floor operational technology within a single assurance model.

Operating Context

How C-PAP Supports Manufacturing

C-PAP provides a unified assurance platform addressing OT security and IT governance for integrated manufacturing environments. The D14 overlay provides dedicated controls for factory automation, robotics, and process control systems that are not addressed by IT-centric governance tools.

For manufacturers in the CNI supply chain or subject to NIS designation, C-PAP consolidates regulatory obligations alongside operational OT security governance, enabling continuous compliance demonstration across all applicable frameworks.