U.S. industry’s increasing reliance on data and connectivity raises the danger of online attacks by malicious forces. That’s why MxD serves as the National Center for Cybersecurity in Manufacturing, developing programs and materials for manufacturers of all sizes to help them counter the threat.
Manufacturing, a critical component of global infrastructure and economy, faces a significant and evolving cybersecurity threat landscape. With resources and expertise, MxD helps manufacturers prepare, protect and respond to attacks.
MxD guides manufacturers through the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification process.
Our report examines manufacturers’ cybersecurity readiness and identifies areas for improvement.
Our hiring guide helps you build the urgently needed workforce to protect your systems.
Working with large manufacturers, the MxD CyberSecure Supplier Program delivers resources to improve supply chain preparedness.
Make informed and confident cybersecurity purchasing decisions. Assess your needs, evaluate options, and increase the likelihood of successful operation.
Since 2021, manufacturing has been the top attacked industry, with ransomware accounting for 29% of attacks
increase in reconnaissance against industrial controlled operations technology and software accessible by the internet
suppliers engaged by MxD’s CyberSecure Supplier program
Manufacturers face more cyberattacks than any other industry, and small suppliers can function as a back door for malicious actors. Large corporations rarely communicate with suppliers on this topic, but MxD’s CyberSecure is changing that with monthly newsletters, webinars, toolkits and even phishing quizzes. Four large defense contractors currently participate in the program, which allows them to communicate often with thousands of their suppliers.
“MxD understands the constraints that suppliers are under, especially small and medium sized manufacturers. MxD provides the tools, training, and guidance to help this population of suppliers. And ultimately, through the help of MxD, Rolls-Royce is able to reduce the cyber-security risk within our supply chain.”
“Cybersecurity is a cat and mouse game: Attackers only have to get it right once. Defenders have to get it right every time.”
“MxD can help transform the U.S. supply chain because it has industry-wide scope, serving multiple manufacturing industries including aerospace and defense suppliers.”
Here’s some of the high-impact work that is earning recognition for MxD.
More than half of all small and medium-sized businesses have experienced a cyber-attack in the last 12 months. MxD has launched multiple projects to address this serious national security issue. One such project resulted in a user-friendly online tool that manufacturers can use to identify and address vulnerabilities in their factories.
Courses include; Supply Chain Cybersecurity Compliance Specialist, giving workers the tools to support the adoption of new processes to keep companies safe, and Cybersecurity Analyst, which focuses on cybersecurity readiness, training, and communication.
MxD created this Buyer’s Guide to help you make informed and confident cybersecurity technology purchasing decisions. It provides you with a framework you can use to assess your needs, evaluate options, and increase the likelihood of the successful procurement, installation, and operation of cybersecurity technology that will protect your business.
Cybersecurity is essential in digital manufacturing. MxD can keep you protected.
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