Cybersecurity Threats and Defenses for Manufacturers, Mike Brattain, Systems X, E806

Mike Brattain, account executive at Systems X, joined host Dean Phillips on the Destiny of Manufacturing podcast to discuss cybersecurity in the manufacturing space. Mike emphasized the critical need for businesses to adopt a proactive approach to cybersecurity rather than relying on outdated, reactive measures. He noted key industry challenges, including weak security infrastructure and a lack of compliance initiatives among many manufacturers. With 59% of manufacturers still using outdated security measures, he stressed that cybersecurity is no longer just an IT problem but a business imperative. Mike and Dean discussed the role of compliance frameworks that not only help protect manufacturers, but their entire supply chains. Learn what cybersecurity risks are out there for your company and steps that you can take to help mitigate the risks.  About Mike Brattain  With more than two decades of expertise in business development, sales and team leadership, Mike Brattain is dedicated to helping business owners and IT managers navigate real-world business challenges with practical IT solutions. He collaborates closely with managed IT, cybersecurity and compliance teams at Systems X to deliver winning solutions for clients.