Ryan Spurr

Ryan Spurr is the Director of Manufacturing Strategy and a Helix AI Advisory Director with 25 years of experience in manufacturing, information technology, and portfolio leadership. He leads Connection's Manufacturing practice, go-to-market strategy, client engagement, and advisory services focusing on artificial intelligence, information technology, and operational technology that make manufacturers more digitally excellent. 

Know Your Manufacturing Cybersecurity Risk Baseline

November 17, 2023 | Ryan Spurr

Manufacturing is now the #1 most attacked industry.1 The threats are real, and unsecured devices and networks, lack of cyber awareness, and supply chain attacks only heighten the risk. These…

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Ransomware Threatens Manufacturing Operations

May 11, 2023 | Ryan Spurr

With manufacturing becoming the #1 most attacked industry for two years in a row, the threats are real—and something we all need to take seriously. The #1 result of cybersecurity incidents was extortion,…

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Not Scared about OT Security? You Should Be!

May 4, 2023 | Ryan Spurr

OT Security Problem IT has long battled cybersecurity incidents across various industries for years and implemented measures to combat threats in the traditional IT domain. But there has been a…

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Mitigating Manufacturing Security Risk with Access Control

April 25, 2023 | Ryan Spurr

We’ve all been there. The business has asked you to improve its security posture due to a recent cybersecurity incident—or perhaps you’re being asked to comply with controls from ISO27001,…

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A New Advantage for Your Warehouse: How Visual Picking Improves Accuracy and Efficiency

March 30, 2023 | Ryan Spurr

The rise of e-commerce and the increasing demand for fast and efficient delivery have pressured warehouse operations to keep pace. Seeking productivity and differentiation, visual picking solutions have emerged as…

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