LogZilla

Log management for manufacturing focused on centralized OT/IT logging, upstream noise reduction, and audit readiness. Supports alignment with ISO 27001/IEC 62443 via centralized collection, RBAC, alerting, and export capabilities. Works with factory systems that emit logs over standard transports (syslog/SNMP/HTTP). Common frameworks referenced by customers: ISO 27001, IEC 62443, NIST CSF, SOX (for public companies).

Key Benefits

Centralized OT/IT Log Visibility — Unify logs from MES, quality, network, and infrastructure systems that support syslog/SNMP/HTTP
Upstream Noise Reduction — Deduplicate repetitive events at ingest and forward optimized events to SIEM/tools
Automation & Workflows — Triggers, webhooks, and script execution to notify or orchestrate in existing systems
Audit Readiness — RBAC and API/exports support evidence collection for ISO/IEC reviews

Reference Capabilities

Purpose-Built Features

Standards‑Based Ingest — Syslog/SNMP/HTTP receivers; Windows and cloud sources documented under Receiving Data
Event Correlation & Triggers — Threshold/pattern matching with script/webhook actions
RBAC & Segmentation — Restrict data visibility and UI capabilities by team/role to support separation of duties
Forwarding & Cost Control — Deduplicate at ingest and forward to SIEMs or archives to reduce storage/licensing impact while preserving signal
Search & Exports — Boolean search with export via API/CSV/XLSX for audit and reporting workflows

Common Use Cases

Industrial IoT Security Monitoring

Full security monitoring for connected manufacturing equipment, sensors, and industrial IoT devices across the factory floor.

Challenge: Manufacturing environments increasingly rely on connected devices and IoT sensors, creating new attack vectors that traditional IT security tools cannot effectively monitor.

LogZilla Solution: Centralize device‑generated logs using supported transports (for example, syslog). Configure correlation/thresholds and notifications using automations and trigger scripts.

Supply Chain Attack Prevention

Monitor and validate the integrity of software and hardware components throughout the manufacturing supply chain.

Challenge: Manufacturing companies face sophisticated supply chain attacks targeting industrial control systems, but lack visibility into component integrity and unauthorized modifications.

LogZilla Solution: Ingest logs from systems that report on software installation/modification events, configure triggers for thresholds/patterns, and forward context to downstream systems via webhooks/scripts. Use exports for review packages.

Production System Cybersecurity

Protect manufacturing execution systems, quality control systems, and production databases from cyber threats without impacting operations.

Challenge: Cyber attacks on production systems can halt manufacturing operations and compromise product quality, but security monitoring often conflicts with operational requirements.

LogZilla Solution: Centralize logs from MES/quality/databases and apply RBAC. Use triggers/webhooks to notify on exceptions without impacting production workflows; use exports for reviews.

Intellectual Property Protection

Monitor access to sensitive manufacturing data including product designs, process parameters, and proprietary manufacturing techniques.

Challenge: Manufacturing intellectual property is a high-value target for industrial espionage, but traditional security tools cannot effectively monitor access to specialized manufacturing systems.

LogZilla Solution: Centralize access logs for engineering systems and manufacturing databases; configure triggers for unusual access patterns and use exports to support investigations.

Manufacturing Industry Challenges

Manufacturing organizations face unique cybersecurity challenges that require specialized log management solutions. The convergence of operational technology and information technology, combined with increasing connectivity and automation, creates complex security monitoring requirements.

OT/IT Convergence and Industry 4.0

Modern manufacturing relies heavily on the convergence of operational technology and information technology systems. Industry 4.0 initiatives introduce cloud connectivity, IoT sensors, and data analytics platforms that create new attack vectors. Traditional IT security tools cannot effectively monitor OT environments due to different protocols, real-time requirements, and operational constraints.

Industry 4.0 introduces IoT sensors, cloud connectivity, and data analytics that create new attack vectors requiring specialized monitoring of industrial protocols.

Supply Chain Security Risks

Manufacturing companies face increasing supply chain attacks targeting both software and hardware components. These attacks can compromise industrial control systems, introduce malicious code into production environments, or manipulate product quality data. The complexity of modern manufacturing supply chains makes it difficult to maintain visibility into component integrity and detect unauthorized modifications.

Intellectual Property Theft

Manufacturing organizations possess valuable intellectual property including product designs, manufacturing processes, and proprietary techniques. Industrial espionage targeting this information is increasing, with attackers using sophisticated techniques to access engineering systems, steal CAD files, and exfiltrate manufacturing data. Traditional security monitoring often lacks the granular visibility needed to detect these targeted attacks.

Manufacturing intellectual property theft costs companies an average of $5.2 million per incident, with supply chain attacks increasing by 300%.

Operational Continuity Requirements

Manufacturing environments cannot tolerate security monitoring that impacts production operations or system availability. Security solutions must provide full visibility while maintaining zero impact on critical manufacturing processes. This requires specialized approaches that understand manufacturing protocols, timing requirements, and operational constraints.

LogZilla's Manufacturing Approach

LogZilla provides a log management platform specifically designed for manufacturing organizations' unique operational and security requirements. Our solution addresses OT/IT convergence, supply chain security, and intellectual property protection challenges while maintaining operational continuity.

Manufacturing-Aware Security Architecture

LogZilla supports manufacturing security goals through centralized logging over standard transports (syslog/SNMP/HTTP), RBAC for data segmentation, alerting and automations for workflows, and search/exports for evidence. Deployments focus on log‑centric visibility without disrupting production systems.

Advanced Threat Detection for Manufacturing

Use correlation rules, thresholds, and triggers to highlight notable patterns in manufacturing logs, and notify or orchestrate response via webhooks/scripts. This enables faster routing to existing operations and security tools.

Compliance Automation for Manufacturing

Use saved searches and repeatable exports to assemble evidence for reviews under ISO 27001, IEC 62443, and related requirements. RBAC supports least‑privilege access to sensitive data.

Implementation Approach

Phase 1: OT Asset Discovery and Baseline (Week 1)

Establish complete inventory of manufacturing systems and create security baselines for critical production assets. This phase provides immediate visibility into previously unknown manufacturing systems while establishing the foundation for advanced monitoring.

Phase 2: Production System Integration (Week 2)

Deploy monitoring for manufacturing execution systems, quality management systems, and production databases. This phase ensures full coverage of critical manufacturing processes while maintaining operational continuity.

Phase 3: Supply Chain Security Implementation (Week 3)

Implement supply chain monitoring capabilities including software integrity validation, unauthorized installation detection, and component tampering alerts. This phase provides protection against sophisticated supply chain attacks.

Phase 4: Advanced Analytics and Optimization (Week 4)

Deploy advanced behavioral analytics, predictive security capabilities, and integration with existing manufacturing management systems. This phase maximizes the platform's value while ensuring smooth integration with manufacturing workflows.

Expected Outcomes

Organizations typically report improved visibility and efficiency when centralizing logs and automating routine workflows:

Broader visibility across manufacturing systems that emit logs
Reduced alert fatigue by enabling ingest‑time deduplication
Faster notifications and workflows using triggers and webhooks
Evidence assembly via RBAC, search, and exports for audits and reviews

For practical ways to reduce downstream SIEM costs while maintaining visibility, see our guide: Cloud SIEM cost control patterns.

Compliance and Risk Management

100% ISO 27001 compliance with automated security control monitoring and evidence collection
IEC 62443 compliance with industrial cybersecurity framework implementation and continuous assessment
90% reduction in audit preparation time with automated compliance dashboards and regulatory reporting
Intellectual property protection with monitoring of engineering systems and design data access

Manufacturing-Specific Features

Industrial Protocol Analysis

Native support for manufacturing protocols including Ethernet/IP, Profinet, Modbus TCP, DeviceNet, and proprietary industrial communication protocols with deep packet inspection and behavioral analysis.

Production Quality Integration

Integration with quality management systems and statistical process control to correlate cybersecurity events with production quality metrics and detect potential data manipulation attacks.

Manufacturing Execution System Monitoring

Monitoring of MES platforms, production scheduling systems, and manufacturing resource planning (MRP) systems with real-time visibility into production workflows.

Robotics and Automation Security

Specialized monitoring for industrial robots, automated guided vehicles (AGVs), and manufacturing automation systems with protocol-aware threat detection.

Sector-Specific Solutions

Automotive Manufacturing

Specialized monitoring for automotive production lines with just-in-time manufacturing support, supplier network security, and automotive industry compliance requirements.

Aerospace and Defense Manufacturing

Enhanced security monitoring for aerospace production with export control compliance (ITAR/EAR), defense contractor requirements, and supply chain security validation.

Pharmaceutical Manufacturing

Monitoring for pharmaceutical production with FDA 21 CFR Part 11 compliance, batch record integrity, and good manufacturing practice (GMP) support.

Electronics Manufacturing

Security monitoring for electronics production with component traceability, counterfeit detection, and intellectual property protection for semiconductor and electronics manufacturing.

Getting Started

LogZilla's manufacturing solution supports on-premises, private cloud, and hybrid deployments to meet your organization's specific security and operational requirements. Our manufacturing team includes former industrial engineers and manufacturing security professionals with deep operational technology expertise.

Contact our manufacturing specialists to discuss your specific requirements and schedule a demonstration of LogZilla's industrial capabilities. We understand the unique challenges of manufacturing environments and can support aligned monitoring and operations visibility without impacting production workflows.

Advanced Manufacturing Security Operations

LogZilla's manufacturing solution provides security operations capabilities specifically designed for industrial environments and manufacturing processes.

Production Line Security and Monitoring

Manufacturing operations require specialized security monitoring that understands production processes and industrial workflows while maintaining operational efficiency:

Manufacturing Execution System Security: Monitoring of MES platforms including production scheduling, work order management, and quality control systems with real-time threat detection
Production Control System Protection: Security monitoring for programmable logic controllers, human-machine interfaces, and distributed control systems without impacting production efficiency
Quality Management System Security: Monitoring of quality control systems, inspection equipment, and statistical process control platforms while maintaining production quality standards
Inventory and Warehouse Management Security: Protection of inventory management systems, warehouse automation, and supply chain logistics platforms with operational continuity
Maintenance Management Security: Security monitoring for computerized maintenance management systems and predictive maintenance platforms

Smart Factory and Industry 4.0 Security

Modern manufacturing incorporates advanced technologies requiring specialized cybersecurity approaches for connected manufacturing environments:

Industrial IoT Security: Monitoring of IoT sensors, smart manufacturing equipment, and connected production systems with protocol-aware threat detection
Edge Computing Security: Protection of edge computing infrastructure and local data processing systems used in smart manufacturing environments
Cloud Manufacturing Security: Security monitoring for cloud-based manufacturing services, analytics platforms, and remote monitoring systems
Artificial Intelligence Security: Protection of AI-powered manufacturing systems including predictive analytics, quality control, and process optimization platforms
Digital Twin Security: Security monitoring for digital twin implementations and virtual manufacturing environments with real-time synchronization protection

Supply Chain Cybersecurity Integration

Manufacturing organizations require supply chain security monitoring that extends beyond traditional network boundaries:

Supplier Security Monitoring: Monitoring of supplier systems, vendor networks, and third-party integrations for potential security vulnerabilities and compromises
Logistics and Transportation Security: Security monitoring for logistics management systems, transportation networks, and delivery tracking platforms
Raw Material Traceability: Monitoring of raw material tracking systems and supply chain traceability platforms for integrity and authenticity verification
Contract Manufacturing Security: Security oversight for contract manufacturing relationships and outsourced production operations
Global Supply Chain Monitoring: Monitoring across international supply chains with appropriate regional compliance and security requirements

Regulatory Compliance and Standards

Manufacturing organizations must comply with multiple regulatory frameworks and industry standards requiring automated compliance monitoring:

ISO 27001 requires comprehensive security event logging, access monitoring, and incident documentation with regular audits and continuous improvement of information security management systems.

ISO 27001 Compliance: Implementation of ISO 27001 security controls with automated monitoring, assessment, and continuous improvement processes
NIST Cybersecurity Framework: Implementation of NIST CSF controls specifically tailored for manufacturing environments and operational technology
Industry-Specific Regulations: Compliance monitoring for industry-specific requirements including automotive, aerospace, pharmaceutical, and food safety regulations
Export Control Compliance: Monitoring for export control regulations including ITAR, EAR, and international trade compliance requirements
Environmental and Safety Standards: Integration with environmental monitoring and safety management systems for thorough compliance oversight

Operational Technology Integration

Manufacturing environments require specialized approaches for operational technology security that maintain production continuity:

SCADA System Security: Monitoring of supervisory control and data acquisition systems with industrial protocol understanding and real-time threat detection
Historian Data Protection: Security monitoring for process historians and operational data storage systems while maintaining data integrity and availability
Engineering Workstation Security: Protection of engineering workstations, programming terminals, and configuration management systems used for industrial control systems
Network Infrastructure Security: Monitoring of industrial network infrastructure including switches, routers, and communication protocols used in manufacturing environments
Legacy System Integration: Support for legacy manufacturing systems and aging industrial equipment using non-intrusive approaches that maintain operational continuity.
Full Threat Coverage: Security oversight for all manufacturing operations and industrial control systems across the production environment.
Analytics and Monitoring: Advanced analytics provide continuous oversight that keeps operations secure, efficient, and compliant with industry standards.
Compliance and Quality: Maintain regulatory requirements and production quality standards across manufacturing processes and the supply chain.
Industry 4.0 Enablement: Enable digital transformation initiatives with appropriate security assurance and operational resilience.

Practical Checklists

Use these short, field-tested checklists to speed audits and reduce rework. For an aerospace production environment example, see the Lockheed Martin Aerospace case study.

Production Change Control (OT)

| Production change control task | | --- | | Verify change windows with operations and maintenance leads. | | Map each change to a work order and capture “before/after” configs. | | Ensure console/session logs are enabled on engineering workstations. | | Stage rollback artifacts and validate out‑of‑band access paths. | | Record approvers and sign‑offs; attach evidence to the work order. |

Supplier Software Integrity

| Supplier software integrity task | | --- | | Require hashes/signatures for firmware, drivers, and installers. | | Check supplier SBOM and recent CVE disclosures for components. | | Quarantine new images and run them through a detonation/sandbox step. | | Record provenance and integrity checks in the audit package. |

Micro-FAQ

How does Industry 4.0 impact manufacturing cybersecurity?

Industry 4.0 introduces IoT sensors, cloud connectivity, and data analytics that create new attack vectors requiring specialized monitoring of industrial protocols and connected manufacturing equipment.

What are ISO 27001 logging requirements for manufacturing?