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https://www.nist.gov/blogs/manufacturing-innovation-blog/20-cybersecurity-statistics-manufacturers-cant-ignore
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Cybersecurity threats are a huge business risk for all companies. Small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) — including manufacturers — are especially vulnerable to attacks. Small and medium-sized manufacturers (SMMs) are often seen as an easy entry point — a “soft” target — into larger businesses and government agencies. One of the first steps when prioritizing how to manage your business risk is to gather information about the threat environment. The 20 important (and shocking) cybersecurity statistics listed below focus on what manufacturers need to know about the “what” and “so what” of cybersecurity, so they can start planning their “now what” actions.
There are many other statistics that capture the “what” and “so what” about why SMMs should consider instituting a cybersecurity practice. If you need help with the “now what” and are not sure where to start, check out the NIST MEP collection of cybersecurity resources for manufacturers. If you’d like further advice customized to your business’ cybersecurity needs, reach out to your local MEP Center to connect with an expert from the MEP National NetworkTM.