Cybersecurity & Managed IT for Manufacturers
OT/IT integration, ERP uptime, and 24/7 monitoring for manufacturing companies across Orange County and Southern California. Keep production running. Keep your data secure.
How Secure Is Your Production Network?
OT systems, ERP data, and vendor access are prime attack vectors. Find out where you stand.
Built for Manufacturing Environments
Manufacturers face IT challenges that generic MSPs aren't built for — OT/IT convergence, ERP uptime requirements, vendor access, and compliance obligations that can cost contracts. HD Tech understands production environments.
OT/IT network segmentation and security
ERP system protection and uptime
Vendor and remote access controls
The Threats Facing Manufacturers Today
OT/IT Convergence Creating New Attack Surfaces
As manufacturing systems become more connected, the line between operational technology and corporate IT blurs. An attack that enters through an email can reach production equipment — stopping lines, destroying product, and costing hundreds of thousands per hour of downtime.
ERP and Production System Ransomware
SAP, Oracle, Epicor, and other ERP platforms are high-value ransomware targets. A successful attack can freeze purchase orders, halt scheduling, and lock access to production data — often for days at a time.
Supply Chain and Vendor Access Risks
Third-party vendors, equipment manufacturers, and logistics partners frequently need remote access to your systems. Without proper controls, each vendor connection is a potential entry point with no visibility into what they're doing.
Intellectual Property and Trade Secret Theft
Product designs, manufacturing processes, formulas, and bid data are valuable targets for nation-state actors and industrial competitors. Inadequate access controls and unmonitored endpoints create serious exposure.
CMMC and Compliance Requirements
Defense-adjacent manufacturers, aerospace suppliers, and government contractors face CMMC, ITAR, and NIST 800-171 requirements. Non-compliance can mean lost contracts — and the enforcement clock is running.
The HD Tech Difference for Manufacturers
We're not just your IT provider — we're your Cyber Lifeguard, always on duty to protect what matters most.
Right-of-Boom Cyber Preparedness
Not just prevention — detailed incident playbooks and rapid response for when something gets through. In manufacturing, a ransomware event that stops production for 48 hours can be existential.
24/7 Monitoring & Threat Detection
Round-the-clock SOC watching both IT and OT-adjacent networks. Real analysts detecting threats before they reach your production floor.
Managed IT + Cybersecurity in One
Single flat-rate package covering infrastructure, help desk, security monitoring, and compliance — so you're not juggling multiple vendors when something goes wrong.
Plain-English Communication
No jargon. We explain risk and solutions in language operations managers, IT coordinators, and executives can understand and act on.
Built for the Unique Needs of Manufacturers
Every solution tailored to protect production environments, meet compliance requirements, and keep your operation running.
OT/IT Network Segmentation
Isolated network zones for production equipment, SCADA systems, and corporate IT — limiting breach blast radius and protecting unpatched operational technology from internet-facing threats.
ERP Security & Uptime
Secure, resilient infrastructure for SAP, Oracle, Epicor, Infor, Plex, and other ERP platforms. Patching, monitoring, and rapid response to keep production scheduling and financials running.
Vendor & Remote Access Controls
Zero-trust remote access policies, monitored vendor sessions, and privileged access management — so third-party connections are controlled, time-limited, and fully logged.
24/7 SOC Monitoring
Round-the-clock threat detection across IT and OT-adjacent networks. Real security analysts watching for anomalous behavior — not just signature-based rules.
Encrypted Backup & Recovery
Immutable, ransomware-proof backups for ERP data, production records, CAD files, and business documents — tested regularly to guarantee recovery when it matters most.
CMMC & Compliance Management
For defense-adjacent manufacturers: CMMC Level 1 and 2 readiness, NIST 800-171 gap analysis, CUI data handling procedures, and ITAR compliance documentation.
How We Partner with Your Operation
Assessment
We map your OT/IT environment, identify vendor access points, audit ERP configurations, review backup procedures, and produce a prioritized risk report specific to your manufacturing operation.
Plan
Network segmentation architecture, vendor access controls, ERP hardening roadmap, and backup strategy — all mapped to your production environment and compliance requirements.
Protect
24/7 SOC monitoring, patch management on IT systems, ongoing compliance documentation, and rapid incident response — so your security posture keeps pace with your business.
Why Manufacturers Trust HD Tech
Your Cyber Lifeguard for 30 Years
Three decades protecting OC and SoCal businesses. We understand manufacturing environments — the uptime requirements, the OT/IT complexity, and the compliance landscape.
OT-Aware Security
We understand you can't simply patch a CNC machine or take a production line offline for a security update. Our approach applies compensating controls and network isolation to protect systems that can't be touched.
Under 4-Minute Response
When production is at risk, response time is everything. Every call answered by real engineers in under 4 minutes — no call trees, no bots.
Flat-Rate Predictable Pricing
One monthly fee covering monitoring, help desk, patching, and compliance support. No surprise invoices. Budgetable IT costs that scale with your headcount.
IT Services for Manufacturers
Manufacturers need an IT partner who understands production environments — not a generic MSP applying office IT to a factory floor. Our managed IT services provide 24/7 monitoring, flat-rate pricing, and engineers who understand OT/IT challenges. Every plan includes US-based help desk support with sub-4-minute response.
Our cybersecurity services protect against ransomware, IP theft, and supply chain attacks — backed by immutable backup and disaster recovery so production data is never held hostage. For defense-adjacent manufacturers, our compliance management covers CMMC, NIST 800-171, and ITAR requirements.
We also serve accounting firms, law firms, and defense contractors. Based in Orange County with clients across Southern California and nationwide. Compare our service packages.
Manufacturing IT FAQs
How do you handle IT security without disrupting production equipment?
We apply network segmentation and compensating controls rather than directly patching OT systems. The goal is to isolate production equipment from internet-facing threats and limit lateral movement — without requiring downtime on the production floor.
Do you support CMMC compliance for defense-adjacent manufacturers?
Yes. We support CMMC Level 1 and Level 2 readiness, including NIST 800-171 gap analysis, System Security Plan development, and CUI data handling procedures. Many of our manufacturing clients are in the defense supply chain.
Which ERP platforms do you support?
We support SAP, Oracle, Epicor, Infor, Plex, and most other ERP platforms used by mid-market manufacturers. We secure the infrastructure they run on, manage access controls, and ensure reliable backup and recovery.
How do you manage third-party vendor access?
We implement privileged access management and zero-trust remote access policies for all vendor connections — time-limited sessions, logged activity, and MFA required. No open-ended vendor access to your network.
Is your pricing flat-rate?
Yes — flat per user per month, covering help desk, monitoring, patching, and compliance support. No surprise invoices when an incident occurs.
Ready to Secure Your Production Environment?
Don't let a ransomware attack or vendor breach stop your line. Let's build a security posture that keeps your manufacturing operation running.