Solution Brief | Cyber Security for Manufacturers

This solution brief reveals how Check Point helps manufacturers stop threats before they halt production. See how Check Point protects across four critical layers—IT, OT, supply chain, and beyond—to prevent disruptions, protect uptime, and reduce cyber risk. Discover how unified, AI-powered security delivers real-time prevention and centralized control without slowing operations. Download the solution brief.

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Manufacturers, Stop threats before they stop production

Manufacturing is evolving - and cyber threats are evolving with it.

In 2024 alone, attacks on manufacturers surged 90%. These aren’t just data breaches – they’re shutdowns. Safety risks. Stolen IP. Supply chain chaos.

As manufacturers digitize production lines, automate supply chains, and connect legacy OT systems to the cloud, the attack surface expands. Industry 4.0 brings speed and efficiency - but also new entry points and more complexity.

Attackers increasingly target legacy systems, remote access paths, and blind spots between siloed teams. A phishing email can halt production. A supplier misconfiguration can expose your ERP. Even air-gapped environments are vulnerable - from compromised updates to unmanaged remote access.

The result? More exposure, less visibility, and rising pressure to stay compliant, protect uptime, and reduce operational risk. Security should move at the speed of production. It must see across environments, stop threats before they spread, and do it all without slowing production down.

most targeted industry for ransomware 60%+ of victims paid

of manufacturers experienced a security incident

61%

average ransom paid, $4.47M total breach cost

$2.4M

surge in attacks on IoT devices

200%

Manufacturing is under attack. The numbers say it all:

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End-to-end protection across your factory floor, enterprise, and supply chain

We secure every layer of modern manufacturing - individually or end to end - closing gaps, enforcing segmentation, reducing complexity, and stopping threats before they stop production.

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Infinity: One platform for IT, OT, and supply chains Check Point Infinity Platform is a unified, AI-powered security architecture that protects every part of your manufacturing operation. It connects and secures the most complex environments, from networks and cloud workloads to endpoints and industrial systems, under one prevention-first framework.

• Quantum Security Gateways enforce Zero Trust and policy segmentation across all layers

• ThreatCloud AI delivers real-time prevention powered by global threat intelligence

• XDR/XPR enables cross-layer detection, investigation, and automated response across all assets

• Infinity Platform centralizes visibility and control over policies, assets, and events

• Modular deployment lets you protect a single layer - or everything end-to-end - at scale

Built for uptime and scale, Infinity Platform simplifies protection across manufacturing no matter how complex.

Layer 1: End-to-end

Layer 2: The Factory Floor

OT Security: Industrial-Grade Protection for ICS, SCADA, and IoT Operational technology wasn’t built with security in mind. Legacy systems, vendor connections, and remoteaccess expand the attack surface - especially as OT begins to converge with IT and cloud.

When uptime and safety are at risk, visibility and control are non-negotiable. Check Point protects OT environments - whether isolated or connected - with security built for the realities of the plant floor.

Our solutions deliver prevention atevery layer of the ICS stack, without disrupting operations.

• Quantum Security Gateways (standard or rugged) deployed at the cell, control, and DMZ zones

• Deep Protocol Inspection for 100+ industrial protocols and over 1,800 ICS-specific functions

• Virtual Patching for unpatchable assets, powered by IPS and ThreatCloud AI

• Zero Trust Segmentation to contain lateral movement between assets and zones

• Asset Discovery and risk profiling down to firmware and protocol level

• Real-time OT Monitoring and Enforcement via dedicated dashboards

• Compliance alignment with ISA/IEC 62443, NIST 800-82, and other industry frameworks Stopping command injection, unauthorized access, and lateral movement - before threats reach production.

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Layer 3: The Enterprise

IT Security: End-to-End Protection for Enterprise Infrastructure Every layer of IT is now a potential entry point - from cloud workloads and data centers to user devices, SaaS platforms, and remote access. As environments become more distributed and complex, attackers exploit misconfigurations, tool gaps, and lateral movement. We secures the entire IT stack with unified, AI-powered, prevention-first protection - simplifying security across users, infrastructure, and applications.

• Quantum Security Gateways for zero-day prevention, segmentation, and advanced threat inspection

• CloudGuard for multi-cloud/hybrid security, including posture management, workload and API protection

• Harmony Suite (SASE, Email, Endpoint) securing users, SaaS, and access with ZTNA and SWG

• Zero Trust Enforcement across users, identities, and applications

• XDR/XPR for detection, investigation, and automated response

• Infinity Platform for centralized policy control and visibility

• Compliance Alignment with ISO 27001, NIST CSF, and other enterprise standards Whether it’s phishing, ransomware, or cloud attack - we keep IT secure and visible, without added complexity.

Layer 4: The Supply Chain

Supply Chain Security: Securing What You Don’t Own From logistics platforms and cloud-based tools to vendors and remote engineers - every external connection introduces risk. Supply chains are often the least visible, yet most targeted, layer in manufacturing. We extend Zero Trust and threat prevention beyond your perimeter - securing every link without disrupting access or operations.

• Quantum Security Gateways enforce segmentation and protect data flows between third parties and internal systems

• SASE & ZTNA provide secure, clientless access for vendors, suppliers, and logistics partners

• CloudGuard secures SaaS, APIs, and cloud integrations with threat prevention and posture control

• IoT & OT Security protects smart logistics, warehouse sensors, and edge devices Built for flexibility, we secure third-party access and distributed systems—without adding complexity or slowing operations.

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Why Check Point Solutions for Manufacturers

The Most Complete Platform One unified architecture securing IT, OT, cloud, and supply chain - individually or all at once.

Built for Operational Reality Next-gen firewalls, virtual patching, and Zero Trust segmentation - built for uptime.

Simpler, Centralized Control One pane of glass to manage policies, users, events, and assets - without silos.

Prevention-First, AI-Powered ThreatCloud AI delivers 99.9% prevention across every domain.

Proven at Scale Trusted by leading manufacturers and global supply networks.

Ready to Secure Your Manufacturing Operations? Protect every machine, connection, and user - without complexity or downtime. Let’s talk.

Real-World Impact: How Leading Manufacturers Stay Secure

Leading U.S. Furniture Manufacturer

The largest U.S. furniture manufacturer, operating a 4 million sq. ft. facility with thousands of ICS devices, needed to secure its network and protect employee safety. With Check Point 1200R Rugged Appliances and R80 Security Management, they achieved:

• Prevented incidents impacting employee safety

• Saved mgmt time through centralized oversight

• Avoided added costs for infrastructure and staffing

“Check Point 1200R appliances fit our environment perfectly. The DIN rail mounts made them simple and cost-effective to deploy” - IT Engineer

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Major Latin American Textile Manufacturer

A leading textile manufacturer with 15,000+ automated devices across multiple data centers. needed to secure operations and reduce downtime. With Check Point’s Infinity XDR/XPR, Quantum Maestro, and CloudGuard, they achieved:

• Accelerated deployment of next-gen firewalls

• Improved network throughput and user experience

• Holistic visibility into security posture

“We have confidence in Check Point’s ability to prevent and respond to threats without creating friction, which adds a lot of value for the business” - Director of Technology

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Solution Brief | Cyber Security for Manufacturers

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