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How AI in Logistics Can Both Defend and Endanger

· Source: supplychainbrain.com

In short

The article examines the dual role of AI in manufacturing cybersecurity, highlighting how attackers use AI to scale threats while defenders leverage the same technology to protect operational technology (OT) environments. It details a multi-layered AI defense strategy—including agentic AI, predictive ML, and hyperautomation—to build autonomous Security Operations Centers (SOCs). The piece emphasizes that AI-driven threat detection and automated incident response are essential to counter the 300% surge in cyberattacks on manufacturing since 2019.

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In the issue of week 20, 2026: AI-Powered Automation and Control Towers Drive Supply Chain Transformation

Tags: cybersecurity, manufacturing, AI, OT, automation, risk management

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