Smarter Operations, Bigger Risks? Securing the AI-Powered Factory

As factories get smarter, are they also becoming more vulnerable? AI is transforming manufacturing—improving production efficiency, predictive maintenance, quality, and supply chain performance. But as manufacturers connect more systems, data, and intelligent technologies, they are also creating new cybersecurity risks that traditional security approaches may not be equipped to address. How can manufacturers embrace the benefits of AI without exposing their operations to greater risk? Join us this afternoon for an Industry 4.0 Club Fireside Chat, "Smarter Operations, Bigger Risks? Securing the AI-Powered Factory," featuring Rocky Giglio, Founder and CEO of Cloud Security Pros. Rocky will be joined by Industry 4.0 Club co-hosts Mike Yost, Chairman, and Mike Ungar, CEO. We'll explore some of the most pressing questions facing manufacturing leaders: 🔹 New Risks: How is AI changing the cybersecurity threat landscape for manufacturers, and where are the biggest vulnerabilities emerging? 🔹 Connected Operations: As IT, operational technology, cloud platforms, and AI applications converge, why are traditional cybersecurity approaches no longer enough? 🔹 AI for Security vs. Security for AI: How can manufacturers leverage AI to improve security while protecting their AI models, applications, and data? 🔹 Practical Solutions: What can small and midsized manufacturers do today to reduce cybersecurity risks without large teams or budgets? 🔹 The Autonomous Factory: As AI agents begin making operational decisions and taking action, how must manufacturers rethink governance, human oversight, and accountability? Cybersecurity can no longer be treated as just an IT issue. It is becoming a fundamental part of operational resilience, business continuity, and successful digital transformation. Whether you're leading manufacturing operations, implementing AI, or responsible for cybersecurity, this conversation will provide valuable perspectives on protecting the increasingly connected factory.