Nation’s Digital Manufacturing and Cybersecurity Institute launches the MxD Cyber Resource Hub

MxD, the nation’s digital manufacturing and cybersecurity institute, announced that it has launched the MxD Cyber Resource Hub to serve as a clearinghouse for MxD’s entire suite of cybersecurity tools and content. Resources exclusive to MxD include the MxD Cyber Marketplace and CMMC 2.0 Playbook, to increase the cyber-preparedness and compliance of US manufacturers, they note. Additional resources include podcasts, webinars, videos, and articles focused on cybersecurity.

“The manufacturing sector is now the most-targeted sector for cybersecurity attacks,” said Berardino Baratta, MxD CEO. “Manufacturers represented almost 25% of all cyber-attacks in 2021. The MxD Cyber Resource Hub provides a space where manufacturers can begin their cyber-journey, educate themselves on potential threats, and increase their cyber-resilience.” 

Risks of a cyber-attack are expected to double by 2025 and the manufacturing industry faces unprecedented complexity as business owners seek to secure operations, per MxD. Of the nation’s 250,000 manufacturers, 75% have fewer than 20 employees and lack the specialized workforce to prioritize minimizing risks of cyber-attacks. Often an attack can go undetected for months due to a lack of cyber awareness.  

As the National Center for Cybersecurity in Manufacturing, MxD is charged with elevating the cyber-readiness of all US manufacturers. MxD says it is committed to being a resource for manufacturers on their cyber-journey by providing up-to-date information and tools to assist in cybersecurity development. The MxD Cyber Resource Hub will be continually updated and expanded to support these goals.