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Cybersecurity

What Is the NIST SP 800-171 and Who Needs to Follow It?

October 8, 2019

Manufacturers involved in supply chains tied to government contracts can anticipate those awards bringing in additional revenue at levels that might not be

The 5 Most Common Cybersecurity Threats to Manufacturers

October 3, 2019

Manufacturers are increasingly under threat from cyberattacks. This is a real concern not just because of the typical business vulnerabilities (e.g., stolen

5 Frequently Asked Questions Among Manufacturers about Government Cybersecurity Requirements

March 29, 2019

According to the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, manufacturing is the second most targeted industry based on the number of reported cyberattacks. Further

Production Heats Up with Better Automation, Cybersecurity

March 8, 2019

Calienté LLC provides high quality, innovative heating solutions to help businesses lower costs. Based in Fort Wayne, Indiana, with around 25 employees

5 Manufacturing Technology Trends to Watch in 2019

February 7, 2019

Steady industry growth was a trend for manufacturers in 2018. According to a recent Forbes report, U.S. manufacturing has rebounded since the Great Recession

What Manufacturers Need to Know About Cybersecurity Right Now — An Interview with Pat Toth

November 9, 2018

The number of cyber attacks continues to rise, and cyber criminals are getting more determined. Companies are left trying to navigate confusing technical

5 Questions to Ask Your Cybersecurity Professional

October 18, 2018

Almost weekly we hear about another company or organization that has fallen victim to a cyber-attack. We know cybercriminals are more persistent and we need to

Cybersecurity Starts with Your Employees

October 4, 2018

We’re all familiar with Smokey the Bear and the “ Only You Can Prevent Wildfires” slogan. In 2015, Smokey got an update and the new “Receive a Bear Hug” ads ran

Dealing with Cyber Attacks–Steps You Need to Know

August 15, 2018

Any business owner knows that information is a vital part of running a company. As manufacturing increasingly becomes more digitized, cybersecurity must become

A Small Manufacturer Solves the Cybersecurity Puzzle

July 6, 2018

This article originally appeared on Industry Week. Guest blog post by David Boulay, President of IMEC, a public-private partnership, committed to driving growth

Small-Business Cybersecurity is Twice as Nice as Pumpkin Spice

October 18, 2017

This article originally appeared on the NIST Taking Measure blog. I think we’ve taken this pumpkin spice thing too far. Don’t get me wrong, I love fall. That

Things That Make Me Wannacry

June 21, 2017

This article originally appeared on the NIST Taking Measure blog. I’m a bit emotional these days. My youngest—my baby—just graduated from high school. It’s the

Cybersecurity: Protecting Manufacturing Technology and Innovation

April 14, 2017

Recently a segment on my favorite morning news program stopped me in my tracks. The young and attractive hosts (why are they always so young and attractive?)

Cybersecurity Requirements Raising the Stakes for Manufacturers

March 28, 2017

Guest blog post by Elliot Forsyth, Vice President of Business Operations at the Michigan Manufacturing Technology Center (The Center). Cybersecurity is

Don’t Let Your Business Be Digitally Kidnapped

January 19, 2017

I don’t normally watch horror movies, but there is a correlation between the movie “Saw” and ransomware, in particular a variant called JIGSAW. This is pretty

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