Manufacturing has been the most attacked industry for five years running. In IBM's 2026 X-Force report, manufacturers took 27.7% of all attacks in 2025, more than any other sector. Attackers know a plant can't afford to stop, and they set their ransom accordingly.
Cytek protects manufacturers the same way we protect healthcare: 24/7 monitoring, regular testing and plain-language reporting, all through the Safeguard™ platform.
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CMMC
If you make parts or provide services for the Department of Defense, the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) now applies through your contracts. Phase 1 started November 10, 2025, making self-assessments a condition of award. Phase 2 starts November 10, 2026, when DoD can require a Level 2 certification from an authorized third-party assessor (C3PAO).
We help you get ready: find where CUI lives, close the gaps, and put monitoring, scanning and documentation in place before your assessment. The certification itself is performed by a C3PAO.
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FAQ
Yes. IBM X-Force found manufacturing was the most attacked industry in 2025, the fifth year in a row, with 27.7% of the attacks it observed.
If you handle federal contract information or controlled unclassified information under a DoD contract or subcontract, CMMC requirements come through your contract. The level depends on the information you handle.
No. Only an authorized C3PAO can perform a Level 2 certification assessment. We help you prepare and keep the controls running afterward.
We focus on your IT systems, servers and user accounts, and schedule any testing around your production schedule.
Sources: IBM X-Force 2026 coverage (Manufacturing Dive) · CMMC DFARS final rule summary (Schwabe). This page is general information, not legal advice.
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