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A Make UK study found that 30% of UK manufacturers suffered a cyber incident in the past year, either directly or through their supply chain, underscoring continued exposure across the sector. The report said cyber resilience remains uneven: only about half of manufacturers have an incident response plan, many lack clear senior ownership for cybersecurity, and some do not have a dedicated CISO. Nearly a third also either lack cyber insurance or are unsure whether they are covered.
The findings warned that attacks on manufacturers can quickly escalate from IT disruption to operational and financial damage, including reduced production capacity, delayed operations, shortages of components or materials, and missed customer deliveries. Make UK and Converged Solutions Group urged firms to raise cybersecurity to board level, strengthen supplier assurance, improve cyber hygiene, test recovery plans, and review insurance coverage, citing the Jaguar Land Rover attack as an example of how a single incident can trigger production stoppages and downstream effects across thousands of organizations.
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On August 10, Make UK published its "Cyber Security in Manufacturing" report, drawing on its Cyber Resilience 2026 survey and other industry and government data. The report said 30% of UK manufacturers experienced a cyber incident in the past year and found major gaps in incident response planning, leadership ownership, and cyber insurance coverage.
A cyber attack on Jaguar Land Rover in September 2025 forced the company to halt production for weeks, becoming a prominent example of cyber risk in manufacturing. The incident was later cited as a watershed event for the sector.
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Make UK reported that nearly one-third of UK manufacturers experienced a cyber incident directly or through their supply chain during the past year, yet only around half had an incident-response plan. Production downtime and increased operating costs were the most common effects of disruptive incidents, while compromises affecting suppliers led to delayed deliveries and shortages of components and materials. The findings highlight the operational consequences of enterprise and supply-chain attacks, including the 2025 Jaguar Land Rover incident, which disrupted manufacturing operations and affected suppliers. Manufacturers should pair preventative controls with operationally focused response plans, supplier assurance, offline operating procedures, and regularly tested recovery capabilities to sustain production during cyber disruption.
Sep 2, 2026
The United Kingdom has experienced a dramatic increase in the number and severity of cyberattacks targeting its organizations, as highlighted in the National Cyber Security Centre's (NCSC) latest annual review. Over the past year, the NCSC incident management team responded to 429 cyberattacks, a figure nearly identical to the previous year, but the proportion of attacks classified as 'nationally significant' rose sharply to 204, representing a 48% increase. The number of 'highly significant' attacks, which have a serious impact on central government, essential services, or a large segment of the population, also increased by 50%, reaching 18 incidents. These highly significant attacks are just one step below a national cyber emergency and require coordinated responses from senior government officials and law enforcement. The NCSC categorizes incidents on a six-level scale, with the most severe being those that disrupt critical services or threaten national security. The government has responded to this surge by issuing direct communications to chief executives and business leaders, urging them to take concrete steps to bolster their cyber resilience. This includes the recommendation to maintain physical, offline copies of cyberattack contingency plans, as digital systems may be rendered inaccessible during an incident. The advice comes in the wake of high-profile attacks on major UK companies such as Marks and Spencer, The Co-op, and Jaguar Land Rover, which resulted in empty shelves and halted production lines due to IT system outages. The attack on Jaguar Land Rover, in particular, was described as an economic security incident, with prolonged disruption threatening the government's economic growth objectives. The NCSC's annual review emphasizes the need for organizations to adopt resilience engineering strategies, focusing on the ability to anticipate, absorb, recover, and adapt to cyber threats. Firms are encouraged to plan for operations without IT systems and to develop alternative communication methods in the event of a cyberattack. The review also notes that while the overall number of incidents handled by the NCSC has remained stable, the increasing severity and sophistication of attacks pose a growing threat to national security and economic stability. The British government is taking a proactive stance by alerting industry leaders to the heightened risk environment and the necessity of robust cyber defense measures. The NCSC's chief executive, Richard Horne, has underscored that cybersecurity is now a matter of business survival and national interest. The review's findings have prompted calls for greater collaboration between government, industry, and academia to address the evolving threat landscape. The rise in significant cyberattacks is attributed to more intense, frequent, and sophisticated hostile activity targeting British businesses and critical infrastructure. The NCSC's categorization system helps prioritize response efforts and ensures that the most severe incidents receive the necessary attention and resources. The government’s outreach to business leaders is intended to drive home the urgency of preparing for cyber incidents that could have far-reaching consequences. The review also highlights the importance of learning from recent incidents to improve future response and recovery efforts. Organizations are advised to regularly test and update their contingency plans, ensuring that they are practical and accessible in a crisis. The NCSC continues to provide guidance and support to organizations across the UK, aiming to strengthen the country's overall cyber resilience. The increase in nationally significant and highly significant attacks marks the third consecutive year of rising severity, signaling a persistent and escalating threat. The government’s message is clear: cyberattacks are not just an IT issue but a critical risk to business continuity and national prosperity. The NCSC’s annual review serves as both a warning and a call to action for all sectors to prioritize cybersecurity and resilience in the face of mounting cyber threats.
Jun 29, 2026
Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) suffered a major cyberattack that resulted in the shutdown of its manufacturing operations for over a month, causing significant disruption across its supply chain and dealership network. The incident, which began in late August 2025, affected JLR’s IT systems and halted production at key plants in Solihull, Halewood, and Wolverhampton. More than 5,000 organizations in the UK were impacted, including suppliers and downstream businesses, as orders were canceled or delayed and dealer systems went offline. The Cyber Monitoring Centre (CMC), a nonprofit specializing in cyber incident analysis, estimated the economic impact at £1.9 billion ($2.5 billion), making it the most economically damaging cyber event in UK history. The CMC classified the event as a "Category 3 systemic event," indicating a severe but not the highest level of national impact. The financial estimate was based on a modeled range of £1.6 billion to £2.1 billion and only considered the UK, suggesting the global impact could be even greater. The disruption to JLR’s operations threatened the viability of businesses in its supply chain, putting thousands of jobs at risk and prompting calls for government intervention. In response, the UK government provided emergency financial support amounting to £1.5 billion to help JLR recover and stabilize its operations, although the CMC noted that the full cost to taxpayers might not materialize if the support is not fully utilized. JLR also launched a financing scheme to provide up-front cash to suppliers facing financial hardship due to the shutdown. The incident highlighted the systemic risk posed by cyberattacks to critical manufacturing sectors and the broader economy, with experts warning that cyber resilience is now a matter of national security. The event underscored the interconnectedness of modern supply chains and the cascading effects a single cyber incident can have across multiple industries. The CMC’s analysis emphasized the need for organizations to strengthen their cyber defenses to prevent similar large-scale disruptions in the future. The government’s intervention in this case could set a precedent for future responses to major cyber incidents affecting national infrastructure. The attack’s impact on JLR, which accounts for roughly 4% of all British goods exports, demonstrates the potential for cyber threats to undermine key economic sectors. The event has sparked debate about the adequacy of current cyber insurance and risk management practices in the face of systemic cyber threats. Industry leaders and policymakers are now reassessing strategies to bolster cyber resilience and protect critical supply chains from future attacks. The JLR cyberattack serves as a stark warning of the far-reaching consequences of cyber incidents on both organizational and national levels.
Jun 29, 2026