{"id":243670,"date":"2026-05-11T10:17:00","date_gmt":"2026-05-11T14:17:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/news-you-need.com\/index.php\/2026\/05\/11\/what-manufacturers-should-look-for-in-a-managed-it-provider-cbia\/"},"modified":"2026-05-11T10:20:08","modified_gmt":"2026-05-11T14:20:08","slug":"what-manufacturers-should-look-for-in-a-managed-it-provider-cbia","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/news-you-need.com\/index.php\/2026\/05\/11\/what-manufacturers-should-look-for-in-a-managed-it-provider-cbia\/","title":{"rendered":"What Manufacturers Should Look for in a Managed IT Provider \u00bb CBIA"},"content":{"rendered":"

What Manufacturers Should Look for in a Managed IT Provider \u00bb CBIA<\/a><\/p>\n

https:\/\/www.cbia.com\/news\/small-business\/manufacturers-managed-it-provider-cybersecurity<\/a><\/p>\n

Publish Date: 2026-05-11 10:17:00<\/a><\/p>\n

Source Domain: www.cbia.com<\/a><\/p>\n

The following article was provided by\u00a0Whittlesey. It is reposted here with permission.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Manufacturing is now one of the top targets for cyberattacks, and this trend is picking up speed. <\/p>\n

Recent IBM X-Force data shows that in 2025, nearly 28% of all cyberattacks hit the manufacturing sector, more than any other industry.<\/p>\n

Ransomware, credential theft, and attacks on public-facing applications are the main threats. <\/p>\n

Smaller manufacturers are also being targeted more often as attackers use automation and AI to go after businesses of all sizes.<\/p>\n

At the same time, cyber insurance companies have made their requirements stricter, and compliance deadlines are now in effect for those in the defense supply chain. <\/p>\n

Cybersecurity Threats Increase<\/strong><\/h4>\n

The merging of IT and operational technology is also making the shop floor more vulnerable to attacks. <\/p>\n

For many operations leaders, this change has happened quickly. <\/p>\n

Cybersecurity is now a direct factor in keeping production running, maintaining customer trust, and meeting contract requirements\u2014not just an IT issue.<\/p>\n

Cybersecurity is now a direct factor in keeping production running.<\/p>\n

This means your IT provider is no longer just a vendor. <\/p>\n

They are a strategic partner whose skills directly impact your risk, insurance options, and ability to keep your operations running smoothly.<\/p>\n

So, what should manufacturers look for? Here\u2019s a practical guide.<\/p>\n

Demand Consistent Ownership\u2014Not Just a Ticket Queue<\/strong><\/h4>\n

Many managed service providers send support requests to a general helpdesk. <\/p>\n

This can work for simple problems, but manufacturing often involves complex interdependencies among IT systems, production equipment, and compliance requirements.<\/p>\n

Choose a provider that takes consistent technical ownership of your environment.<\/p>\n

Choose a provider that takes consistent technical ownership of your environment, either with a dedicated main engineer or a well-coordinated team that knows…<\/p>\n

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