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    Industries We Serve

    Managed IT for Manufacturing

    Your production floor cannot afford downtime. We deliver proactive IT management that keeps your network, systems, and ERP running so your operations never stop because of a technology failure.

    (502) 783-6630
    $260K
    Avg. Hourly Cost of Mfg. Downtime
    71%
    Of Ransomware Targets Manufacturing
    CMMC
    Defense Contractor Compliance
    24/7
    Network & Systems Monitoring

    IT Challenges in Manufacturing

    Manufacturing environments create unique technology demands that require specialized knowledge to address effectively.

    Production Floor Downtime

    In manufacturing, downtime isn't measured in inconvenience. It's measured in dollars per minute. Unplanned equipment failure, network outages, and ransomware attacks can halt production lines and cost your organization far more than any IT investment. Proactive monitoring and rapid response are non-negotiable.

    Intellectual Property Protection

    Your product designs, manufacturing processes, proprietary formulations, and customer contracts represent enormous competitive value. Protecting this IP from both external attackers and insider threats requires layered security controls, access governance, and data loss prevention.

    OT/IT Convergence

    Modern manufacturing environments blur the line between operational technology (OT) such as PLCs, SCADA systems, and CNC machines, and traditional IT networks. Connecting these environments creates powerful efficiencies but also security risks that require specialized expertise to manage properly.

    CMMC & Regulatory Compliance

    Defense contractors face Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) requirements. Manufacturers in food, pharma, and other regulated sectors have their own compliance obligations. We help you navigate these requirements with a practical, audit-ready security program.

    Manufacturing Is the #1 Target for Ransomware

    Manufacturing has become the most frequently attacked industry sector globally. Attackers know that manufacturers cannot tolerate downtime and are more likely to pay ransoms quickly.

    The answer isn't panic. It's a properly designed security program that makes your environment resilient enough to withstand an attack and recover quickly if one succeeds.

    Network segmentation between IT and OT environments
    Immutable backups that ransomware cannot encrypt
    24/7 threat detection and response
    Incident response plan for production continuity
    Patch management for all internet-facing systems

    What We Deliver to Manufacturers

    An IT program built around the operational and security realities of modern manufacturing.

    24/7 Production Network Monitoring

    Continuous visibility into your network and systems, catching issues before they affect the production floor.

    OT/IT Network Segmentation

    Proper separation of your operational technology network from your IT environment, limiting the blast radius of any incident.

    Vulnerability Management

    Ongoing identification and prioritization of security weaknesses across your IT and operational environments before they become production-impacting problems.

    CMMC Compliance Pathway

    For defense contractors, we provide a structured path to meeting CMMC Level 1 and Level 2 requirements.

    Ransomware-Resistant Backup

    Immutable, tested backups of critical systems and production data so operations can resume quickly after any incident.

    Vendor & Supply Chain Security

    Third-party access controls and vendor management to reduce supply chain risk.

    Endpoint Protection

    EDR deployed across all managed endpoints: workstations, servers, and any internet-connected devices.

    Security Awareness Training

    Regular training for your office and plant-floor teams on the threats most relevant to manufacturing environments.

    ERP & Manufacturing Systems We Support

    Experience supporting the enterprise systems that run production floors and back offices across industries nationwide.

    SAP Business OneEpicor KineticInfor CloudSuiteQuickBooks EnterpriseMicrosoft DynamicsSage 100JobBOSSE2 Shop System

    Keep Production Running

    Your operations depend on reliable technology. Let's build the IT foundation to match your production standards.

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