59. Your Factory Is Wide Open: How to Lock Down Connected Machines Before It’s Too Late with Tory Bjorklundy
Your Factory Is Wide Open: How to Lock Down Connected Machines Before It’s Too Late
Legacy machines were never designed to be connected—or protected. But in modern manufacturing, connectivity is a must. So how do you protect your business when the shop floor is now on the network?
In this episode, Justin talks with Tory Bjorklund, manufacturing consultant and author of Digital Transformation Guidebook, about the surprising ways attackers exploit connected machines, what most companies still get wrong, and how to secure industrial systems without breaking your operations.
In this episode:
- Why shop floor devices are a cybersecurity risk
- The threat of PLCs, HMIs, and remote access
- How one-way data flows can prevent ransomware
- Using segmentation, firewalls, and MFA to keep attackers out
- What AI can (and can’t) do for modern manufacturers
Guest Links: https://victoriafide.com/
Creators and Guests
Host
Bryan Lachapelle
Hi, I’m Bryan, and I’m the President of B4 Networks. I started working with technology since early childhood, and routinely took apart computers as early as age 13. I received my education in Computer Engineering Technology from Niagara College. Starting B4 Networks was always a dream for me, and this dream became true in 2004. I originally started B4 Networks to service the residential market but found that my true passion was in the commercial and industrial sectors where I could truly utilize my experience as a Network Administrator for a large Toronto based Marine Shipping company. My passion today is to ensure that each and every client receives top of the line services. My first love is for my wonderful family. I also enjoy the outdoors, camping, and helping others. I’m an active Canadian Forces Officer working with the 613 Fonthill Army Cadets as a member of their training staff.
Host
Mario Zaki
During my career, I have advised clients on effective – and cost-effective – approaches to developing infrastructure that fosters productivity and profitability. My work has provided me with a broad-based knowledge of business from the inside, with an expertise in areas that go beyond IT alone, ranging from strategic planning to cloud computing to workflow automation solutions.
