U.S., Jan. 14 -- Manufacturing Global hears from Censornet CEO Ed Macnair who reasons that while digital might hold the key to the future for manufacturing in the UK, the cybersecurity risks it brings must be addressed.

Faced with an uncertain future, British manufacturers are adopting next-generation technologies in an effort to boost productivity and remain competitive. However, while the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT), artificial intelligence (AI), automation, and robotics are disrupting how the sector operates, these technological developments are also increasing its vulnerability to cyberattacks and data breaches.

As manufacturers become ever more connected, they must ensure measures are in place to tackle the growing onslaug...