Cybersecurity is vital for organizations in all sectors, including manufacturing. Based on the latest Verizon Data Breach Incident Report, there were almost 600 confirmed security incidents in the manufacturing sector alone, including nearly 300 actual breaches in 2021. What was compromised? Personal, financial, and other data, and employee credentials. What was one of the most effective attack vectors? Social engineering. The average cost of a breach is over $9M factoring in both direct and residual impact costs. One of the most effective ways to mitigate the risks of these incidents and breaches is cybersecurity awareness training.