Teclógica is the organizer of InovaTec, a free online training program on manufacturing-related topics. This year, the program discussed topics related to information security in Industry 4.0, encryption, and data protection.
This topic is highly relevant in the current market, as concern over cyber attacks has grown significantly in recent years. To give you an idea, according to a study by AX4B, 59% of companies have already suffered some type of cyber attack, intrusion, or data hijacking.
Ricardo de Lima, one of the speakers at this edition of InovaTec, explains that until recently, cybersecurity was still seen solely as an IT problem. “What wasn’t clear at the time was that IT is embedded in all company processes, because digital transformation had already started happening several years earlier.”
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What is the importance of information security in Industry 4.0?
The role of technological systems in industry is undeniable. Resources such as integrated software, the Internet of Things (IoT), Big Data, and robotics, for example, automate various processes that were previously done manually.
As a result, they bring much more agility and flexibility to the production chain, which can now work based on consolidated data, promoting continuous improvements and bottleneck reduction. However, this process digitization also requires greater attention to cyber attacks.
This is because operational or technical flaws can leave data residing online susceptible to threats. Imagine a hacker gaining access to the entire factory production history, sensitive business data, and machinery configurations. The impacts of this can be enormous.
This is where the importance of knowing more about data security comes in. With knowledge on the subject, it is possible to promote protective actions and structure robust guidelines to prevent attacks.
According to Ricardo, manufacturing companies are among those most heavily impacted by this type of problem recently. “The amounts that companies have lost in recent years related to cyber attacks are astronomical. One example is JBS, which paid 11 million dollars for a file ransom.”
More about InovaTec
Aloisio Arbegaus, Commercial Director at Teclógica, explains that InovaTec was created with the high demand for qualified professionals in the industry in mind. “Today, technology and manufacturing are more connected than ever. With the various digital resources available for factory operations, the professional who understands this relationship comes out ahead.”
In addition to being essential for people working in the industrial sector, knowledge of technology in Industry 4.0 also opens up a great niche of opportunities for IT professionals.
The second edition of InovaTec took place over three days in July 2022 and debated data security in Industry 4.0, addressing topics such as:
- Encryption;
- Steganography;
- Security in IoT times;
- Predictive security tools;
- The role of 5G, etc.
The training program takes place annually, is free, and offers a certificate of participation. The latest edition is no longer available, but to make sure you don’t miss out on spots for the next one, which will take place in 2023, keep an eye on our website and Teclógica’s social media.
