Finshots Daily Why UK manufacturing couldn’t afford a JLR on crutches
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Oct 6, 2025 A major cyberattack on JLR paralyzed factories, revealing the critical link between cybersecurity and manufacturing. The host discusses how an IT overhaul made systems vulnerable, resulting in significant financial strain on suppliers and the broader UK economy. Government responses were hampered by timing, and JLR's lack of cyber insurance worsened the impact. Practical measures for enhancing cyber resilience and operational preparedness are highlighted, stressing the importance of rapid detection and response in preventing future crises.
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JLR Factories Went Dark
- In August a cyber attack forced Jaguar Land Rover to halt production across multiple countries for almost a month.
- The outage stopped factories in the UK, Slovakia, Brazil and India and meant no cars were made after 31st August.
Overhaul Created A Single Point Of Failure
- JLR's tech overhaul consolidated critical systems, linking factories, suppliers and customisation tools to one SAP backbone.
- That tight integration meant a single cyber incident blocked production, orders, payments and communication simultaneously.
JLR Is Economically Central
- JLR is a pillar of UK auto manufacturing and contributed about £17.9 billion to the UK economy in 2024.
- Its direct workforce and supply chain support tens of thousands of jobs and cluster-level economic reliance, especially in the West Midlands.