With October here, it’s a good time to focus on cybersecurity. Whether you’re an individual or a business, digital tools are part of everyday life, so understanding your cyber risks is important. Macomb County Planning and Economic Development has put together a list of helpful resources, from national programs to local initiatives, to help you stay protected. Cybersecurity might seem overwhelming, but with guidance from friendly, knowledgeable professionals, anyone can get smarter about staying safe online. If you would like to speak with a professional economic developer please reach out either at Macomb Business | Macomb County or via phone 586-469-5285.
- CISA – Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency
https://www.cisa.gov
The nation’s primary cyber defense agency. Offers free cybersecurity toolkits, alerts, and incident response resources for both public and private sectors.
- NIST Cybersecurity Framework (CSF)
https://www.nist.gov/cyberframework
A gold-standard guide for assessing and improving your cybersecurity posture. Used by businesses of all sizes to manage cyber risk.
- SensCy – Cyber Risk Assessment (SensCy Score)
https://senscy.com/the-senscy-score
Provides a complimentary cybersecurity score and practical roadmap for small and mid-sized businesses — with human guidance, not just automated reports.
- Michigan Cyber Command Center (MC3)
https://www.michigan.gov/msp/divisions/mc3
A state-level hub providing threat analysis, coordination, and resources for Michigan-based organizations to report and respond to cyber incidents.
- Automation Alley Cybersecurity Center
https://www.automationalley.com/cyber-security-center
Focused on cybersecurity resilience for manufacturers and Industry 4.0 businesses. Offers training, resources, and continuous improvement programs.
- MMTC – Michigan Manufacturing Technology Center
https://www.the-center.org
Provides cybersecurity training and risk management assistance tailored to Michigan manufacturers seeking compliance and best practices.
- National Cybersecurity Alliance (NCA)
https://staysafeonline.org
Runs national awareness campaigns like Cybersecurity Awareness Month and provides free resources to help businesses and employees stay cyber safe.
- Federal Trade Commission (FTC) – Cybersecurity for Small Business
https://www.ftc.gov/tips-advice/business-center/small-businesses/cybers…
A practical resource center offering guides and videos to help small businesses protect their data and respond to breaches.
- Cyber Readiness Institute (CRI)
https://www.cyberreadinessinstitute.org
Free training materials and implementation tools to help small and mid-sized companies build a cyber-aware culture and readiness plan.
- MADCAT: A Macomb County Cyber Collaborative (Returning 2026!)
https://madcat.org
A local initiative connecting cybersecurity professionals, students, educators, and industry leaders to foster collaboration, education, and innovation in Macomb County.
