Industry
IT support for manufacturing and industry
In a manufacturing plant, line downtime costs real money every hour. We set up IT so the production network is separated from the office one and an outage does not stop the machines.
Manufacturing joins two worlds: the shop floor with machines, controllers and OT systems, and the office with email, ERP and documents. Keeping them on one flat network is the most common source of risk: an infection in the office can reach the line. We run plant IT so these areas are separated and production runs without interruption.
Challenges in this sector
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Shop floor and office on one network
When office computers, printers and machine controllers are on the same network, one infected laptop can stop the line. OT and IT segmentation is a basic that few set up from the start.
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Production line downtime
A server, network or production system outage means a stopped line and losses counted by the hour. Without monitoring and fast response, a minor problem grows into costly downtime.
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Old control systems
Machines often run on old systems that cannot be easily updated. They must be isolated and protected rather than exposed to a network where everything circulates.
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Audits from counterparties
Large buyers increasingly audit the IT security of their suppliers in the chain. A lack of order in safeguards can block a contract.
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NIS2 obligations
Many manufacturers fall under the NIS2 directive as an important entity. That means real requirements: risk management, incident reporting and board accountability.
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Backup and recovery
Production systems and recipes must survive an outage and an attack. Without tested backup and a recovery plan, a single event can set the plant back by days.
Services we pick for this sector
AI in manufacturing, without risk to continuity
AI genuinely helps in manufacturing: predicting machine failures, analysing line data, image-based quality control and optimising planning. The condition is that AI tools do not reach the control network and do not become a new door into the plant.
We deploy AI in a controlled way: production data analysed in a separated, secure environment, a clear split of what may be linked to the OT network, and a tool usage policy. Thanks to that, you benefit from analytics while the line stays separated from the risk.
Manufacturers choose us because we understand that in this industry IT has one overriding goal: the line must not stop.
- 99.9%target system availability
- 24/7infrastructure monitoring
- OT/ITseparation of shop floor and office networks
- NIS2compliance we implement
Related case studies
- Law firm Law firm: Microsoft 365 backup and NIS2 readiness in 6 weeks Email and documents in Microsoft 365 with no independent backup, no MFA and no real endpoint protection, with NIS2 obligations on the horizon. 6 wks from start to NIS2 readiness 100% of accounts with active MFA Anonymised case study Details
- Manufacturing company Manufacturer: NIS2 rollout, OT network segmentation and monitoring The production hall, machines and office on one flat network, no risk analysis and no monitoring, while holding the status of an important entity under NIS2 and facing growing pressure from supply chain audits. 6 separated VLAN segments 100% of critical assets under monitoring Anonymised case study Details
- Logistics company, freight forwarding Logistics company: ransomware incident response and TMS restore from backup Encrypted servers and a halted TMS along with warehouse operations. A backup existed, but had never been tested for a real restore. 0 PLN ransom paid 22 h to restore the TMS and warehouse Anonymised case study Details
Frequently asked questions
Why should the production network be separated from the office one?
Because an infection or attack in the office part must not reach machines and controllers. OT and IT segmentation means a problem in one area does not stop the production line.
Is manufacturing subject to NIS2?
Many manufacturers are, most often as an important entity. We check whether the plant is covered by the directive and help meet the requirements: risk analysis, safeguards and an incident reporting procedure.
How do you protect old machines that cannot be updated?
We isolate them in separated network segments and control the traffic to and from them. Instead of exposing an outdated system to the whole network, we limit access strictly to what is necessary.
What happens during a server or production system outage?
We design IT with continuity in mind: monitoring detects the problem early, we have tested backup and a recovery plan, and response happens under an agreed SLA to cut downtime to a minimum.
Will you help us pass a security audit from a counterparty?
Yes. We organise safeguards and documentation so the plant can demonstrate to a buyer that IT is under control. We also support you in completing supply chain security questionnaires.
Do you support plants outside Warsaw?
Yes. We handle most matters remotely with 24/7 monitoring, and we travel on site for work requiring physical presence. We match the scope to the size of the plant.
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