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Manufacturing on the Cyber Frontlines: Enhancing

Cybersecurity on the Factory Floor
By Berardino Baratta, CEO, MxD

Manufacturing in the United States is changing. Today’s factory floors are a far cry from those we saw in
1980s movies – dark, hostile environments with sparks flying – but are instead cutting-edge hubs of
innovation, where our future is being forged right in front of our eyes.

At the heart of this shift is a commitment to modernization, digitization, and connected supply chains.
This has become instrumental in driving success, but it also has made manufacturing companies
increasingly susceptible to cyber-attacks. And just as we see change in the manufacturing sector, these
attacks are constantly evolving, making it crucial for manufacturers to develop future-proof cyber skills to
safeguard their assets, intellectual property, and sensitive information.

A staggering 25% of cyber-attacks in the United States specifically target the manufacturing sector,
making it the most-attacked sector for the second year in a row. To tackle this growing threat, MxD is at
the forefront of driving digital adoption and resilience in U.S. manufacturing for the 21st century.

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