Cybersecurity in Industry 5.0: Open Challenges and Future Directions

TL;DR

This paper discusses the cybersecurity challenges in Industry 5.0, highlighting the need for new frameworks to address increased cyber threats and ensure secure adoption of human-centric industrial innovations.

Contribution

It analyzes potential cyber threats in Industry 5.0 and emphasizes the development of a dedicated cybersecurity framework for safe transition from Industry 4.0.

Findings

Existing frameworks are inadequate for Industry 5.0 security needs.

Industry 5.0 introduces new cyber threats due to advanced enabling technologies.

A new cybersecurity framework is necessary for secure Industry 5.0 adoption.

Abstract

Unlocking the potential of Industry 5.0 hinges on robust cybersecurity measures. This new Industrial Revolution prioritises human-centric values while addressing pressing societal issues such as resource conservation, climate change, and social stability. Recognising the heightened risk of cyberattacks due to the new enabling technologies in Industry 5.0, this paper analyses potential threats and corresponding countermeasures. Furthermore, it evaluates the existing industrial implementation frameworks, which reveals their inadequacy in ensuring a secure transition from Industry 4.0 to Industry 5.0. Consequently, the paper underscores the necessity of developing a new framework centred on cybersecurity to facilitate organisations' secure adoption of Industry 5.0 principles. The creation of such a framework is emphasised as a necessity for organisations.