AICC, The Independent Packaging Association, will host an upcoming webinar, “Preventing a Plant Shutdown: Cybersecurity Essentials,” presented by Amtech Software on Thursday, April 2, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. ET. This timely session will help packaging industry leaders understand the growing threat of cyberattacks and the steps they can take to protect their operations.
Manufacturing has consistently ranked among the most targeted industries for cyberattacks in recent years. As artificial intelligence continues to accelerate the sophistication, speed, and scale of these attacks, packaging plants face operational risks that can be as disruptive as catastrophic events like fires or floods.
A single cyber incident can halt production, disrupt supply chains, compromise safety systems, and cause significant financial and reputational damage. This webinar is designed specifically for packaging IT and operations leaders seeking to understand their cybersecurity maturity better, identify vulnerabilities, and strengthen business resilience.
During the session, presenters will break down cybersecurity fundamentals in practical terms and share actionable strategies that organizations can implement to reduce risk and safeguard plant continuity.
Participants will learn:
- Common cyber risk factors within manufacturing and packaging plants
- How to evaluate their organization’s current cybersecurity maturity
- Practical steps to improve cyber resilience and reduce the risk of operational shutdowns
The webinar will feature two experts from Amtech Software. Michael Ochi, Director of Product Marketing at Amtech Software, brings extensive industry experience to the discussion. As an industrial engineer, Ochi has managed continuous improvement initiatives on production lines and has more than a decade of experience delivering ERP, MES, and inventory management solutions through professional services and product teams.
Theo Peterson, Vice President of Infrastructure & Security at Amtech Software, will join him. Peterson leads enterprise IT operations, platform engineering, and information security for the company. His background includes building and operating security and infrastructure programs in high-growth environments, with a focus on aligning risk management with execution speed, operational resilience, and customer trust.
AICC members and industry professionals are encouraged to attend to gain practical insights into strengthening cybersecurity defenses in packaging operations.
Learn more and register at www.AICCbox.org/Calendar.
Questions can be directed to Rebecca Rendon, Sr. Education Manager, at rrendon@aiccbox.org or 571.629.7613.
About AICC, The Independent Packaging Association
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