Industries
Manufacturing
Keep the line running and keep it separated.
Manufacturing brings together two very different technology estates: the office systems that plan and account for production, and the operational equipment that performs it.
Machine controllers frequently run software that cannot be patched, is warranty-restricted, or predates any expectation of network connectivity, and yet has been connected anyway.
Sector pressures
Technology pressures in Manufacturing
Operational separation
Production networks connected flat to office networks turn an email attachment into a stoppage.
Downtime cost
An hour of stopped production is measurable and large, which constrains maintenance windows.
Supply chain requirements
Customers, particularly in defence and aerospace supply chains, impose security requirements that must be met and evidenced.
Unpatchable equipment
Controllers and industrial computers often cannot be updated without voiding support.
Where we usually start
Where we usually focus for Manufacturing
Network Security
Firewall policy, segmentation and controlled remote access.
IT Compliance
Implement, document and maintain the technical controls a framework expects.
Backup & Disaster Recovery
Protected copies that are isolated, monitored and proven to restore.
Managed Cybersecurity
Layered protection across identity, endpoints, email, network and cloud.
IT & Infrastructure Assessments
An honest, documented picture of where you actually stand.
Managed IT Services
Your whole IT function, run and maintained as one accountable service.
A practical consideration for Manufacturing
Where a supply chain contract references a framework such as CMMC, the technical controls can be implemented and documented well ahead of any assessment. The assessment itself must be carried out by a qualified independent assessor.