MANUFACTURING CYBERSECURITY ASSESSMENT
How Do Your Security Controls Stack Up Against NIST Standards?
Check your current security posture against 10 foundational controls from the NIST Cybersecurity Framework 2.0. Get scored results with specific implementation guidance for manufacturing environments.
Your Assessment Includes
- Control Assessment: Asset management, MFA implementation, patch management, backup verification, incident response planning.
- Maturity Scoring: 1-5 scale with specific criteria for each level – from ad hoc to fully managed.
- Manufacturing Context: Guidance that accounts for shop floor systems, legacy equipment, and operational constraints.
- Implementation Priorities: Which controls to deploy first based on impact and feasibility.
Why This Assessment is Different
Built by Manufacturing Security Professionals
We’ve managed the same environments you are dealing with. Shop floor systems, legacy equipment, operational technology — we know each of these challenges because we’ve lived them.
Government Framework Basis
Every question on this assessment maps directly to NIST Cybersecurity Framework 2.0 subcategories. Same standard your auditors use, not some made-up criteria.
Practical Focus
We selected controls that manufacturing companies can realistically implement, accounting for budget cycles, operational constraints, and existing infrastructure.
Who Should Take This Assessment
This assessment is designed for IT professionals managing technology in manufacturing environments:
IT Managers & Directors
Responsible for the team’s cybersecurity strategy, budget planning, and communicating security posture to executive leadership.
Senior IT Staff
Dealing with the complexity of securing both traditional IT infrastructure and operational technology systems on the shop floor.
Technology Leaders
(CTOs, IT Directors) who need NIST-based metrics to justify security investments and demonstrate due diligence to stakeholders.
What’s Included in Your Assessment
10 foundational security controls spanning asset discovery, authentication systems, vulnerability management, data protection, and monitoring capabilities.
Manufacturing-specific considerations for operational technology environments, legacy systems, and compliance requirements.
Fast assessment results with maturity scoring and prioritized improvement recommendations.
Responsible for cybersecurity strategy, budget planning, and communicating security posture to executive leadership.
What Most Manufacturing Companies Think vs. What We Actually Find
Asset Management
“We know what’s on our network” vs. Reality: Do you have documented inventories of every device that can connect to your systems, including that Windows 7 machine running the mill, the smart thermostat, and the security cameras?
Access Controls
“We have good password policies” vs. Reality: Do operators use individual user accounts or shared login credentials to access shop floor equipment? Do you know who has administrative access to critical systems? When was the last time you reviewed those permissions?
Incident Response
“We’d handle it” vs. Reality: Do you have documented procedures, stakeholder contact lists, and communication plans ready to execute at 2AM on a Saturday? Most people don’t realize they don’t have a real plan until something actually happens.
Patching
“We stay current” vs. Reality: There’s a difference between Windows Update running sometimes and knowing your patch coverage percentage across all systems, including those that can’t be updated during production hours.
This assessment identifies which of these gaps apply to your specific environment. Five minutes now versus finding out during an actual security incident.
Ready to See Where You Stand?
Takes 5 minutes. Results calculated immediately.
You’ll know exactly where you stand on 10 foundational security controls from the NIST Cybersecurity Framework.
Complete the assessment now and calculate your score within 2 minutes.