The U.S. National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) has published Internal Report (IR) 8183 Revision 2, the Cybersecurity Framework Version 2.0 Manufacturing Profile, and opened a public comment period through Nov. 17, 2025. The framework is organized around the functional areas of the NIST Cybersecurity Framework 2.0, covering Govern, Identify, Protect, Detect, Respond, and Recover. These core functions serve as the foundation for prioritizing cybersecurity outcomes tailored to the manufacturing sector, enabling organizations to align their efforts with business needs, risk tolerance, and available resources.
As cyber threats to critical infrastructure grow in frequency and severity, manufacturing organizations face increasing pressure to implement strong cybersecurity measures to protect sensitive data, avoid system disruptions, and prevent financial losses. The updated Profile is designed to help manufacturers manage cybersecurity risks in line with industry best practices and sector-specific goals.
The Manufacturing Profile provides a voluntary, risk-based approach for managing cybersecurity activities and reducing cyber risk to manufacturing…
