Security challenges facing manufacturing IT
Manufacturing IT teams face unique challenges as production and enterprise networks converge. These are the skills your team needs.
- IT/OT convergence risk — security certifications that address the expanding attack surface as plant floor systems connect to enterprise networks
- CMMC readiness — for defense manufacturers and DoD supply chain contractors (dedicated CMMC Readiness course available)
- NIST Cybersecurity Framework — the most widely adopted security standard in manufacturing
- Network segmentation — Cisco, Fortinet, and Palo Alto training for isolating and securing production network zones
- Cloud security — AWS and Azure security training for manufacturing organizations moving analytics and monitoring to the cloud
How CBT Nuggets helps manufacturing IT teams
Security Certifications
CompTIA Security+, CISSP, CySA+ — the security foundations your IT team needs to protect converging IT and production environments.
Network Security
Cisco, Fortinet, and Palo Alto training for engineers securing and segmenting plant floor network connectivity.
CMMC Readiness
Dedicated CMMC Readiness & Compliance training for defense manufacturers and DoD supply chain contractors.
Recommended training for manufacturing IT
These initiatives cover the skills manufacturing IT teams need most. Each links to a full catalog of courses, certifications, and hands-on labs.
