Cybersecurity
This webpage serves as a growing list of resources to help companies striving to meet federal cybersecurity requirements and beginning their digital manufacturing transformation journey.
Cybersecurity Manufacturing Innovation Institute (CyManII)
CyManII is a premiere national research institute, funded by the U.S. Department of Energy to support cybersecurity R&D, workforce development and infrastructure development.
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Course Offerings by CyManII
(see CyManII’s website for additional details and expanded descriptions)
CyManII Operator Level Training: This course is specifically designed to improve cybersecurity hygiene for small-medium-sized manufacturers. These modules intentionally focus on Operational Technology (OT) cyber protection. This training provides frontline operators with the information necessary to better understand the cyber environment within the manufacturing industry.
System Security Plan Academy: This academy will introduce attendees to a Cybersecurity System Security Plan (SSP). If you are currently a Department of Defense (DoD) contractor or plan to be, the SSP is a requirement for the DoD as part of the contracting process.
CyManII Implementer Level Training: A 16-hour hybrid training designed to improve cybersecurity hygiene for small-medium-sized manufacturers. The training modules are geared toward individuals charged with implementing cybersecurity controls within an Operational Technology (OT) environment.
CyManII Leader Level Training: Designed to improve cybersecurity hygiene for small-medium-sized manufacturers, these modules intentionally focus on cybersecurity best practices for operational technology (OT) systems and assets. This training provides leadership and management with the information necessary to better understand the IT/OT environment within the manufacturing industry.
MxD (Manufacturing X Digital)
MxD is a partnership with the U.S. Department of Defense to bring digital tools, cybersecurity and workforce development opportunities to U.S. manufacturing plants and factories.
Cybersecurity Resources by MxD
On the MxD website, there are 4 key resources to highlight for manufacturing support.
The resource hub includes articles, downloads, statistics, videos and events for awareness and updates within the cybersecurity marketplace.
The marketplace portal provides assessment opportunities to identify gaps and opportunities in cybersecurity compliance.
This resource is designed to support the journey for a manufacturer to achieve level one CMMC.
Cyber Playbook: Additive Manufacturing
See the additive manufacturing resources page for additional details here
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UMBC: Public Facing Cyber Resources
University of Maryland, Baltimore County offers cybersecurity training opportunities and resources. Click below to see more details.
Best Practices and Resources
Workforce Development & Training
Certification Opportunities
America’s Cutting Edge (ACE)
ACE is managed by the Institute for Advanced Composites Manufacturing Innovation (IACMI) with support from the U.S. Department of Defense.
The program offers a no cost 6 hour Cybersecurity/CMMC course to cover the following topics:
Network Security Basics
Virtual Private Networks
Firewall Security
Intrusion Detection Systems
Cryptographic, Transport Layer, Hashing, and PKI Security
Related Article:
Eight Steps to the New Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) Now Required by the DoD
Originally published by the NSF in October 2022, this article highlights 8 key steps to reach CMMC standards, now required by the DoD.
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