attaching nail plates to metal studs

If I have to attach nail plates over 2×3 metal studs to protect wiring, how do I attach them to the sheet metal? Screws? Drive the spikes into the metal?
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Use the plates designed for steel studs.
Available as snap on, adhesive backed tape or flange clips with screw through web.
Search for "steel stud protection plates" for a source near you.
Other options: 1) drill hole through plate, and screw to stud
2) drill hole in stud for the spikes and crimp