Industry Overview
Key metrics and compliance landscape.
Key Challenges
Critical security and compliance threats facing your industry.
Ransomware Shuts Down Production for Weeks
73% of manufacturers hit by ransomware in 2023. Average ransom demand: $1.2M. Average production downtime: 2-6 weeks at $250K/day. Colonial Pipeline-style attacks now target manufacturing OT systems. Insurance carriers now exclude ransomware or require validated controls.
CMMC Level 2 Required for DoD Contracts
DoD contractors must achieve CMMC Level 2 certification (110 NIST 800-171 controls) to bid on contracts. 18-month average implementation timeline. Loss of DoD eligibility = loss of $5M-$100M in annual contracts. C3PAO assessments begin Q1 2025 with limited assessor capacity.
OT/IT Convergence Creates Ransomware Attack Surface
Manufacturing networks are increasingly connected to IT systems for efficiency. Legacy PLCs and HMIs run unpatched Windows XP/7. Flat networks allow lateral movement from compromised email to production floor. Vendor remote access creates persistent backdoors.
MSP Overspend & License Waste
Manufacturers overpay MSPs by $30K-$100K annually on inflated licensing, unnecessary tools, and padding. MSPs receive vendor kickbacks (15-40% margins) that increase your costs. No visibility into what you actually need vs. what you are sold.
Regulatory Landscape
Mandatory and recommended frameworks with enforcement context.
Audit: Every 3 years via C3PAO assessment (starting Q1 2025)
Audit: Annual self-assessment with SPRS score submission
Audit: Voluntary but often required by cyber insurance
Recommended Solutions
Services mapped to your industry's specific challenges.
Proven Outcomes
Real results from organizations in your industry.
Manufacturing plant (280 employees, $65M revenue) restored production in 8 hours after ransomware attack using SBK-validated backup system, avoiding $1.5M ransom and $250K/day downtime. ROI: 319:1.
Aerospace defense contractor (120 employees, $28M revenue) achieved CMMC Level 2 certification in 16 months, securing $12M in DoD contracts. Investment: $45K. ROI: 622:1.
Industrial fabrication company (95 employees, $18M revenue) recovered $47K in annual MSP overcharges through unbiased IT advisory. Investment: $5K. ROI: 9:1.