Manufacturing is the most targeted sector for ransomware. Customers are demanding security evidence. NIS2 is raising the bar on supply chain due diligence. Fortify helps manufacturers get ahead of all three — starting with a free assessment.
The security landscape for manufacturers
Ransomware on production systems stops output
Manufacturing is the most targeted sector for ransomware. An attack on operational technology — PLCs, SCADA, MES — halts production entirely. Business continuity planning and OT/IT segregation are no longer optional.
Tier-1 customers demanding security evidence
Large OEMs and retailers increasingly require suppliers to demonstrate Cyber Essentials certification, complete security questionnaires, or meet TISAX/ISO 27001 criteria — before awarding contracts.
Complex supply chains with shared risk
A compromised supplier can be the entry point into your systems — or yours into theirs. NIS2 and customer requirements both expect you to assess and manage the security of critical suppliers.
Maps your controls across 8 risk domains — covering network security, access control, business continuity, and supply chain risk. Scored results with prioritised actions in 10 minutes.
Start the assessment →Step-by-step readiness check across all five CE+ control areas — firewalls, secure configuration, user access, malware protection, and patch management. Know your gaps before the auditor does.
Check CE+ readiness →Risk register, vendor questionnaires, incident log, policy management, and staff training — everything a manufacturer needs to demonstrate good security practice.
Cyber Essentials+ Readiness
Track live readiness against all five CE+ control areas. Fortify shows the specific actions needed to pass the technical assessment — firewalls, patch management, access control, malware protection.
Vendor Risk Register
Send security questionnaires to your critical suppliers, score their responses, and maintain a live register of supply chain risks — with evidence for customer audits.
Incident Response
Structured incident logging for cyber and operational disruptions. Track response actions, document timelines, and generate reports for insurers, regulators, or customer SLAs.
Staff Security Training
Phishing awareness and security microlessons for production floor and office staff alike. Track completions and maintain a training register for customer audits and cyber insurance.
Practical security management that scales from a first CE+ certification to ISO 27001 readiness — without enterprise licence fees.
Many manufacturers have a single IT contact or rely on an MSP. Fortify is designed for non-specialists — plain-English assessments, AI-guided recommendations, and step-by-step actions.
Start with a free Digital Resilience assessment and CE+ readiness check. Use the portal to build toward ISO 27001 or NIS2 compliance as customer and contract requirements grow.
Every control you implement is backed by attached evidence — policies, configurations, training records. When a customer sends a security questionnaire, your answers are already in the portal.
Insurers ask about patch management, access control, MFA, and incident response. Fortify tracks your answers and the evidence behind them — so renewal isn't a scramble.
Free Digital Resilience assessment — 10 minutes, no technical knowledge required. Get your score and a prioritised action plan.