CYBERSECURITY
Cyber threats are no longer just an IT concern. They are a business risk that can disrupt production, jeopardize customer relationships, impact compliance and create costly downtime.
PREPARE FOR TODAY'S CYBERSECURITY RISKS
Manufacturing has become the most targeted industry for cyberattacks, with ransomware, phishing, and credential theft among the most common threats facing organizations today.
The good news is that most cybersecurity incidents can be prevented with the right strategy, processes, and controls in place.
Purdue MEP provides practical, hands-on cybersecurity support tailored to manufacturers and organizations at every stage of their cybersecurity journey.
Services include:
Cybersecurity Assessments
Custom Consulting
Onsite Training
Purdue MEP helps manufacturers and organizations assess risks, improve cybersecurity readiness, achieve compliance requirements and build a more secure future.
HOW PURDUE MEP HELPS
Understand your current cybersecurity posture and identify vulnerabilities before attackers do.
Services include:
Network and infrastructure assessments
Cybersecurity risk evaluations
Security gap analysis
Prioritized recommendations
Turn assessment results into a practical action plan.
Our experts help you:
Prioritize security improvements
Establish cybersecurity objectives
Develop implementation strategies
Create sustainable cybersecurity programs
Navigating cybersecurity regulations can be challenging. Purdue MEP helps organizations understand requirements and develop a path toward compliance.
Purdue MEP can help organizations that support Department of Defense contracts understand and prepare for Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) requirements.
Areas of support include:
CMMC readiness
Regulatory and industry requirements
Documentation review
Compliance planning
We're more than advisors. Purdue MEP partners with your organization throughout the implementation process, helping you translate recommendations into measurable cybersecurity improvements.
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"Working with Purdue MEP took something that was inherently very daunting and overwhelming and filed it down to something that seemed easily achievable. As a small manufacturer, the Purdue team really supported us and helped us believe that it was possible to break into this new sector and that we belonged to be there.”
~ H.A.L. Watkins, Owner, Kelvin & Kinetics (Evansville, IN)
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OUR CYBERSECURITY APPROACH
Step 1: Assess - Evaluate your current environment, risks and vulnerabilities
Step 2: Identify Gaps - Determine areas requiring improvement, compliance attention or security controls
Step 3: Develop a Plan - Create a tailored roadmap aligned with your business needs and objectives
Step 4: Implement & Improve - Work alongside Purdue MEP experts to strengthen security and build continuous improvement practices
This structured approach helps organizations move from uncertainty to confidence while reducing cyber risk.
NEXT STEPS
Reduced cybersecurity risk
Improved operational resilience
Stronger compliance readiness
Enhanced employee awareness
Practical, manufacturer-focused guidance
Ongoing support from experienced cybersecurity professionals
Don't wait for a cyber incident to uncover vulnerabilities in your organization.
Whether you are beginning your cybersecurity journey, preparing for CMMC requirements, or looking to strengthen your current security program, Purdue MEP can help.
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