IT & Cybersecurity for Dallas-Fort Worth Manufacturers
Technology That Keeps Your Production Lines Moving
The Challenge
Modern manufacturing floors are no longer air-gapped. ERP platforms talk to PLCs, IoT sensors stream data from every press and conveyor, and supply chain portals connect you to dozens of vendors — each one a potential entry point. That convergence of operational technology and information technology creates a threat surface most general IT firms aren't equipped to handle. Meanwhile, defense contractors in the DFW corridor face CMMC requirements that demand documented, auditable controls across both IT and OT environments. A single ransomware event that locks up a SCADA system doesn't just cost data — it stops shipments, idles crews, and breaks contractual SLAs.
How We Help
- Map the full OT/IT attack surface — from ERP integrations and MES platforms down to individual PLCs, HMIs, and IoT sensors on the shop floor — so nothing is invisible to your security posture.
- Segment industrial control networks from corporate IT using purpose-built firewall policies and VLANs that let data flow for reporting without exposing production systems to lateral movement.
- Deploy 24/7 monitoring tuned for manufacturing protocols (Modbus, EtherNet/IP, OPC UA) so anomalous commands to a PLC are flagged before they reach the controller.
- Build and test incident-response playbooks specific to production environments — including safe shutdown sequences — so your team knows exactly what to do when an alert fires at 2 a.m.
- Align your controls to NIST 800-171 and CMMC 2.0 requirements with a clear evidence package, whether you are pursuing certification for defense contracts or simply want a proven framework.
- Integrate shop-floor connectivity projects — new line installs, wireless coverage in warehouses, ERP cutovers — with security from day one instead of bolting it on after go-live.
Key Benefits
Production Uptime Protected
Network segmentation and real-time OT monitoring keep ransomware and misconfigurations from reaching the systems that run your lines.
CMMC & NIST Alignment
Documented controls mapped to NIST 800-171 and CMMC 2.0 so you can pursue defense contracts or strengthen your compliance posture with confidence.
OT/IT Visibility
A unified asset inventory that spans both the server room and the shop floor, giving you one pane of glass for every connected device.
Secure Growth
New lines, facilities, and supply chain integrations are architected with security built in — so scaling up never means opening new gaps. Growth compounds when every expansion starts on a secure foundation.
Our Services
How We Support Manufacturing Businesses
Outsourced IT
Proactive management of servers, endpoints, and shop-floor networking so your team focuses on production, not tickets.
Cybersecurity
Layered defense across IT and OT environments — from endpoint detection to SCADA-aware monitoring and incident response.
AI Integration
Predictive maintenance, quality-inspection automation, and AI-driven demand forecasting built on secure, production-grade data pipelines — reducing downtime and driving compounding operational efficiency.
Frequently Asked Questions
- How do you secure OT systems without disrupting production?
- We start with passive network discovery and traffic analysis — no agents installed on controllers, no scanning that could interrupt a running process. Once we have a full asset map, we implement segmentation and monitoring in maintenance windows your operations team schedules. Every change goes through a risk review with your plant engineers before it touches the floor.
- Do we need CMMC certification if we are not a defense contractor?
- Not necessarily, but the NIST 800-171 controls that underpin CMMC are widely regarded as best practice for any manufacturer handling sensitive intellectual property or operating in a regulated supply chain. We help you decide which controls deliver real risk reduction for your environment and build a roadmap that makes certification straightforward if you ever need it.
- Can you manage IoT devices on our shop floor?
- Yes. We inventory every connected device — sensors, barcode scanners, HMIs, environmental monitors — and place each one in the appropriate network segment with policies that limit its communication to only the systems it needs. Firmware patching, credential rotation, and anomaly detection are all part of the ongoing management cycle.
- What happens if ransomware targets our SCADA or MES systems?
- Our incident-response plan for manufacturing clients includes predefined safe-shutdown procedures developed with your engineering team, isolated backup repositories for PLC configurations and HMI projects, and a recovery sequence that prioritizes getting critical lines back online first. The goal is minimal downtime and zero safety incidents.
Ready to Build a Technology Foundation That Lasts?
Tell us where you are and where you want to go. We will map out an integrated technology, security, and AI strategy built to compound over decades.