Episode #65: Cybersecurity in Mid-Market Manufacturing

In this episode of The RaaP, we’re joined by Adrian Tilston, Resourcive’s Cyber Practice Lead, for a deep dive on why mid-market manufacturers—especially those growing through M&A—face serious cybersecurity gaps. From chaotic IT environments to rising supply chain demands, we explore why cyber complexity is actually a business problem that impacts EBITDA, scalability, and customer contracts. We also break down how Resourcive helps manufacturing companies navigate this, building practical cyber maturity programs without massive tool spend. Whether you’re a CFO worried about risk exposure or an IT leader buried in MSP tickets, this episode will give you real-world insight into how to make cyber a business enabler, not a cost center. (00:00) Intro & Adrian’s background: Green Beret, offensive security, cyber strategy (03:00) Why manufacturing is struggling with IT & cyber maturity (05:45) The problem with scaling legacy environments post-M&A (08:00) Early warning signs your cyber complexity is about to hit revenue (12:00) Supply chain due diligence and how it forces manufacturers’ hand (13:30) How Resourcive’s approach is different (it’s not just more tools) (17:00) The critical role of technical validation vs. trusting MSP statements (20:00) Building a live, practical roadmap (not just “buy more tools”) (23:00) The CFO lens: capital efficiency, managing real risk, scaling smart (26:00) Who this is for: lean IT teams, mid-market firms scaling through M&A (29:00) Post-breach remediation: rebuilding and future-proofing (32:00) It’s a program, not a product: why cyber needs ongoing care (36:00) Final thoughts: where to start, what to look at, how to protect your business