QG Media, an ISMG Company, Announces ManuSec: Cyber Security for Critical Manufacturing Summit

Industry’s Top IT/OT Security Leaders to Address Escalating Cyberthreats in Manufacturing

Princeton, NJ – February 22, 2024 – QG Media, an ISMG company, is pleased to announce the 6th edition of ManuSec: Cyber Security for Critical Manufacturing, Europe, scheduled to take place in Munich, Germany, on February 27 and 28, 2024. QG Media is a leading provider of global enterprise technology conferences and exhibitions tailored for senior professionals in IT security, industrial cybersecurity and the industrial IoT.

QG Media’s commitment to delivering top-tier enterprise technology summits not only strengthens ISMG’s portfolio of events but also enhances the overall impact through collaborative endeavors.

ManuSec Europe will unite leading IT and OT security experts from major manufacturers, assigned with safeguarding enterprises against the most significant cyberthreats confronting the manufacturing sector.

The manufacturing sector has emerged as a primary target for cyberattackers, posing a significant and growing threat to the industry’s operational integrity, intellectual property and overall security. The sector’s heavy reliance on automation, supply chain operations and critical infrastructure has also heightened its appeal to cybercriminals, blurring the lines between traditional IT and OT.

ENISA’s Threat Landscape Report 2023 found LockBit 3.0, ALPHV (BlackCat) and BianLian as the top ransomware strains used in ransomware-as-a-service and extortion attacks. The sectors most frequently impacted by these ransomware groups encompass a wide range of industries, with a particular focus on the industrial and manufacturing sector.

Despite technological advancements, many factories continue to rely on legacy OT systems that lack modern security measures, making them easy targets for exploitation. The 6th edition of ManuSec Europe will offer attendees an immersive blend of keynote presentations, real-life case studies, panel discussions, and roundtables, empowering them with operational defense strategies and industry best practices.

“ManuSec Europe is poised to shed light on the challenges posed by the growing cyberthreats faced by manufacturers across Europe, especially amid our rapid adoption of technological advancements,” said Kudsia Kaker, managing director, QG Media. “Our discourse will spotlight the imperative of organizational coherence in bolstering IT/OT convergence, alongside delineating a blueprint for safeguarding safety-critical systems.”

The summit’s meticulously curated agenda is designed to address critical themes, including challenges of IT/OT convergence, how to integrate risk and life cycle management in OT, and the new role of cybersecurity in protecting manufacturing processes.

Representing 80+ companies across FMCG, automotive, agriculture, machinery, chemical, pharmaceutical, and food and beverages, the summit features an impressive lineup of speakers, including Petri Ala-Annala, CISO, Nobia AB; Anthony Goncalves, CISO, Nutrition & Santé; Craig McEwen, deputy CISO and VP – cyber technology and operations, Unilever; and Ramón Serres, CISO and IT quality director, Almirall.

“As we prepare for ManuSec Europe, our collective mission is to fortify cyber defenses, share insights, and forge lasting connections,” said Jennifer Eisenhofer, VP – events, ISMG. “The summit offers expert-led sessions and innovative solutions, empowering attendees to stay ahead of the curve in the ever-evolving cybersecurity landscape, with a focus on the manufacturing sector.”

ISMG and QG Media are committed to empowering OT, IT and cybersecurity professionals with actionable insights necessary to secure critical infrastructures.

For more information about ManuSec Europe, click here.

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About ISMG

ISMG is the world’s largest media organization devoted solely to cybersecurity. Each of its 37 media properties provides education, research, and news that is specifically tailored to key vertical sectors including banking, healthcare, and the public sector; geographies from North America to Southeast Asia; and topics such as data breach prevention, cyber risk assessment, AI, and fraud. Its annual global summit series connects senior security professionals with industry thought leaders to find actionable solutions for pressing cybersecurity challenges.

About ISMG Events

ISMG Events is a premier platform for security professionals and practitioners worldwide. Our global, annual events bring together the ISMG Events Community, comprising over 40,000 members, to exchange knowledge, insights and best practices in the field of cybersecurity. The cornerstone of our event portfolio is the ISMG Global Summit Series. These summits take place both virtually and in-person, offering participants a diverse range of topics to explore. In addition to our Global Summit Series, ISMG Events hosts exclusive Executive Roundtables that are closed-door, topic-focused discussions that provide practitioners with a collaborative environment to address today’s most pressing security concerns.

 About QG Media

QG Media is an international provider of cutting-edge B2B conferences and digital content for technology leaders. Focusing on cybersecurity and IoT (internet of things), QG brings together business leaders to demonstrate thought leadership through content-driven presentations, interviews and webinars. The success of any QG Media event lies in providing expertly curated programs, inviting industry leading speakers, along with offering extensive networking opportunities to promote collaboration and drive innovation.