Type of course:
Digital learning, Lesson
Language:
EN
Duration:
12 minutes
Proficiency:
Beginner
Target:
Manager, Professionals
SUMMARY
This cybersecurity lesson, part of the CTO 5.0 program, introduces core concepts in protecting digital systems within manufacturing. We define cybersecurity and examine resilience strategies that help maintain operations despite cyber threats. The session covers human-centric cybersecurity, highlighting the role of employee awareness in strengthening defences, and addresses key risks unique to manufacturing, such as intellectual property theft and supply chain vulnerabilities. By the end, participants will gain essential strategies to manage cyber risks and support a secure digital environment.
About The Author
Panos Stavropoulos is an Assistant Professor at the Laboratory for Manufacturing Systems and Automation (LMS), University of Patras, Greece. He has been teaching as a Lecturer (2014-2018) and Assistant Professor (2018-present) on topics of Mechanical Engineering and Manufacturing Processes. He has been coordinating and managing EITM projects and has been involved in nuggets development on topics related to Manufacturing Processes.
Vasiliki Panagiotopoulou is a Senior Research Engineer at the Laboratory for Manufacturing Systems and Automation (LMS) since 2020, with research interests focusing on Sustainability, and Circular Economy. She has extensive experience participating in various EITM education and innovation projects and developing educational content for multiple initiatives, including Demo4Green and SRC4i.
Giorgos Gkoumas has been a Research Engineer at the Laboratory for Manufacturing Systems and Automation (LMS) since 2024. His research interests focus on sustainability and renewable energy technologies. He has experience participating in various projects related to regional development, entrepreneurial discovery, and innovation center development.
Learning outcomes
- By the end of this lesson, participants will be able to identify cyber threats related to their company’s operations.
- By the end of this lesson, participants will be able to classify the types of cyber resilience strategies related to their company’s operations.
- By the end of this lesson, participants will understand the concept of human-centric cybersecurity.
Topics
Digital Transformation, Cybersecurity
Tags
Industry 5.0, Digital twin
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