WHY IT MATTERS
Manufacturing Remains the #1 Targeted Industry for Cyberattacks
Steel manufacturers face unprecedented cybersecurity threats targeting operational technology, industrial control systems, and interconnected supply chain networks. The convergence of IT and OT environments has expanded the attack surface across every stage of production.
Operational Distruption
Threats to industrial control systems can halt production lines and disrupt critical steel manufacturing processes.
Ransomware Attacks
Targeted ransomware campaigns exploit vulnerabilities in OT networks to demand payment for restored operations.
Supplier Vulnerabilities
Weaknesses in supplier cybersecurity posture create entry points into broader manufacturing ecosystems.
Third-Party Access Risks
External contractors and partners with network access introduce unmanaged risk to critical infrastructure.
Production Downtime
Cyber incidents can result in extended downtime, costing millions in lost output and recovery expenses.
Supply Chain Interruptions
Cascading failures across interconnected suppliers disrupt delivery schedules and customer commitments.
THE SUPPLY CHAIN REALITY
Cybersecurity Is No Longer Just an IT Issue
Across the steel industry, interconnected operations—from raw material sourcing through logistics and delivery—depend on digital systems that extend well beyond traditional IT boundaries. Operational technology, supplier networks, and industrial automation create a complex ecosystem requiring holistic cybersecurity readiness. Through CyberReady® 2.0, IWS helps both small and mid-sized manufacturers and prime manufacturing organizations strengthen cybersecurity readiness across operational and supply chain environments
Small & Mid-Sized Manufacturers
- Better understand cybersecurity readiness gaps across operational environments
- Improve visibility into supplier and third-party cyber risk exposure
- Strengthen workforce awareness aligned to industrial operations
- Build readiness pathways that support customer and supply chain expectations
Prime Manufacturers
- Support stronger cybersecurity readiness across supplier ecosystems
- Improve awareness of operational and third-party cyber risk exposure
- Encourage supplier engagement and readiness development
- Strengthen broader supply chain resilience across interconnected operations
CYBERREADY® 2.0
A Structured Approach to Cybersecurity Readiness
CyberReady® 2.0 provides a structured framework designed for industrial environments—aligning workforce awareness, operational resilience, and supply chain visibility to strengthen cybersecurity readiness across steel manufacturing operations.
ASSESSMENT
Evaluate cybersecurity readiness across operational and supply chain environments
WORKFORCE
Strengthen workforce awareness aligned to industrial operations and cybersecurity practices
READINESS
Support operational resilience and incident readiness across manufacturing environments
SUPPLY CHAIN
Improve visibility into supplier and third-party cybersecurity risk exposure
CONTINUOUS
Maintain ongoing improvement and measurement of cybersecurity readiness maturity
WORKFORCE OPERATIONS
People Embedded Inside Industrial Operations
CyberReady® 2.0 supports workforce awareness, operational resilience, and cybersecurity readiness across interconnected industrial environments. Modern manufacturing operations depend on people working alongside critical systems, operational technologies, suppliers, and production infrastructure.
WORKFORCE AWARENESS
Support cybersecurity awareness aligned to industrial operations.
OPERATIONAL RESILIENCE
Strengthen operational readiness across manufacturing environments.
SUPPLIER COORDINATION
Improve collaboration across interconnected industrial supply chains.
CyberReady® 2.0 — Strengthening cybersecurity readiness across the steel industry.