1. Government Support & Best Practice
Access the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT) Cyber Security Newsletter to keep up to date with the latest policy announcements, funding opportunities, and upcoming events in the fast-moving world of digital security.
You’ll also find DSIT’s full range of Cyber Security Codes of Practice, including guidance on cyber governance, AI, app stores, and consumer IoT - essential reading for manufacturers embedding digital technology across their operations.
2. Secure Software Supply Chains
For manufacturers developing or procuring digital systems, DSIT’s Software Security Code of Practice provides a trusted framework to reduce vulnerabilities and improve resilience.
Supporting resources include:
- Assurance Principles and Claims – technical steps for IT and engineering teams implementing secure software practices.
- Self-assessment form – a tool to help manufacturers evaluate and verify the cyber maturity of their suppliers.
- Implementation Guidance – practical advice to help software providers meet the Code’s standards.
3. Building a Cyber-Aware Workforce
Make people your first line of defence. Human error remains the leading cause of cyber incidents. Make UK’s Cyber Security Awareness e-Learning programme helps manufacturers embed safe digital practices across their teams.
Designed for all levels of staff, the course raises awareness of common risks and practical steps to mitigate them.
- For under 10 licences: book directly online.
- For 10+ licences: contact [email protected] for a bespoke volume discount.
4. Strengthening Business Resilience
Protection and recovery when it matters most.
Cyber threats now rank among the top risks facing UK manufacturers, with recent attacks across the sector highlighting the cost of disruption.
Through our partners Howden and Recyber, manufacturers can access practical solutions to reduce exposure and recover quickly:
- Howden Cyber Insurance – tailored cover for manufacturers of all sizes, providing financial protection, expert incident response, and access to enhanced policy wording exclusive to Make UK members. Learn more here.
- Recyber’s Behavioural Risk Platform: ‘Republic’ - a data-driven tool that helps manufacturers measure, manage, and reduce human cyber risk across their workforce.
- Pay-monthly options for SMEs under 100 staff.
- Tiered pricing for enterprise customers.
- Free Republic subscription and consultation available for manufacturers directly impacted by the JLR breach (Ts&Cs apply).
- Contact [email protected] to learn more.
Recyber Additional Resources:
CSRB - https://www.recyber.com/uk-cyber-resilience-bill/
CAF Mapping - https://www.recyber.com/cyber-assessment-framework/