The April 27, 2023 report, prepared by TxOne Networks, delves into the discussion of various cyber threats faced by automotive factories and presents mitigation strategies. The report addresses inherent risks in the factory environment, outlines consequences of cybersecurity attacks, analyzes automation factories, highlights security incidents in 2022, provides an overview of digital transformation and architectural changes in automotive manufacturing plants, and suggests the implementation of a zero-trust approach for enhanced security. The main takeaway emphasizes that a comprehensive zero-trust cybersecurity solution is imperative to effectively protect automotive factories and secure the supply chain.

Keywords: Computer/Network Hardware, Cybersecurity/Privacy, Energy Efficiency/Management, Automotive, Factory, Zero Trust, Ransomware