2026 Securing the Line: Managing Cybersecurity in Packaging and Processing Operations, published by PMMI – The Association for Packaging and Processing Technologies, examines how rising connectivity reshapes equipment procurement, remote support, maintenance, and production recovery. Based on an October 2026 Vision 2030 Discovery Session with roundtables and live polling, the analysis indicates that earlier alignment on specifications, access methods, and lifecycle support reduces rework and service friction. Focus areas include procurement and acceptance testing; secure, practical remote-service design; and recovery baselines and backup ownership, including PLC and firmware files, network configurations, and operator interfaces; charts highlight emerging patterns across these topics. The report reveals where engineering teams are prioritizing investments to strengthen operational resilience.
Published by PMMI Business Intelligence (Vision 2030) in October 2026. Based on facilitated panel discussions and roundtable conversations, pre-registration feedback, and live polling of End Users and industry suppliers collected at a PMMI Vision 2030 Discovery Session during PACK EXPO International 2026 (October 2026).
