Remote access security using a solution capable of ensuring your data is safe is more important than ever. We look at how you can make sure that you reap the benefits of remote access without compromising your data.
The RealVNC blog has discussed the benefits of remote access in manufacturing extensively. And for good reason. Remote access software can make many things much easier for manufacturing organizations.
But how do you keep things secure when using remote access software in Manufacturing?
The Cybersecurity Dangers that Manufacturing Is Facing
First, let’s look at some of the reasons why data security should be a top priority for your manufacturing organization (if it isn’t already).
According to a recent IBM report, a data breach in the Industrial field costs in 2024, on average, $5.56 million dollars. This is much higher than in 2023, when it was at $4.73 million. Only data breaches in the Healthcare and Financial fields cost more than that.
The numbers in a recent Sophos report make for pretty grim reading. According to it, 56% of manufacturing organizations faced a ransomware attack in 2023, with data being encrypted in 68% of the cases. Only 27% of attacks were stopped before encryption. Where data was encrypted, it was also stolen in almost a third of the cases (32%).
A cyberattack can results in significant downtime, which brings along further financial losses. Not to mention damaging the organization’s reputation and effecting its entire supply chain. Even worse, a data breach can, in most of the cases, lead to compromised intellectual property.
Remote Access Security in Manufacturing
We need to have a very serious conversation about what remote access security in manufacturing entails. And what you should have in mind when it comes to it.
Remote access is great. It allows production managers to keep an eye on several sites at once, or it allows you to train employees thousands of miles away. Not to mention predictive maintenance, or even real-time monitoring. However, using a solution without the proper security measures is very dangerous. But the risks are very low if you use a truly secure remote access solution. This is where RealVNC Connect comes in.
How To Secure Manufacturing Remote Access with RealVNC Connect
There are several reasons why RealVNC Connect ticks the boxes for a manufacturing remote access solution.
First, it’s built by putting security first and following RealVNC’s security principles:
- You don’t have to trust RealVNC as a company to trust our software and services
- We do not record your sessions, and data cannot be decrypted now or in the future
- Every connection is treated as though it is made in a hostile environment
- The owner of the remote computer ultimately decides who is able to connect
These principles are fundamental to RealVNC when building a remote access solution that’s designed to help you comply with industry standards and regulations.
Another important aspect is that RealVNC’s remote access doesn’t just claim to be secure. It can prove it. This means ISO27001 Certification, as well as current penetration test results, and white box audit results. These shape the image of a solution that puts its money where its mouth is when it comes to security.
RealVNC Connect Security Features
RealVNC Connect comes with a comprehensive set of security features, designed to keep your data as secure as possible. Here are some of the most important ones:
End-to-End Encryption
Full end-to-end encryption with Perfect Forward Secrecy is built into RealVNC’s protocol (up to 256-bit). This means that your data can’t be decrypted, not even by RealVNC.
Two-Factor Authentication
Accounts are secured using email-based two-factor authentication by default. Even if someone gets your credentials, your account will still be secure. You can also set up time-based one-time password (TOTP) authentication.
Access Controls
Strict access controls are critical in Manufacturing. You need to make sure that people only have access to the machines that they need to do their job. RealVNC Connect allows you to customize access based on those needs, to keep things as safe as possible.
Audit and Monitoring Features
The software includes comprehensive auditing and monitoring capabilities. This includes detailed session logs. That way, everyone is accountable for their actions. Session recording is also available in the product.
Secure Cloud Brokering
RealVNC Connect is designed to work in a hostile environment. Our cloud brokering service is fully end-to-end encrypted, so your data is secure even when your technicians are accessing remote machines.
On-Premise Remote Access
Do you want your data to travel over your own network? Say no more! RealVNC Connect also offers on-premise remote access – the software can be deployed only withing your firewalls. It will only use your network, without requiring an internet connection. You can find out more in our article on the security and practical benefits of on-premise remote access in Manufacturing.
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