Industry Expertise

Protecting Production Systems and the Supply Chain
Manufacturing

Manufacturing organizations operate hybrid IT/OT environments where a cyberattack can shut down production lines, compromise industrial control systems, or expose proprietary process IP. The stakes are operational, financial, and increasingly regulatory.

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20+ Years Experience

Your Technology Challenges Are Different from Everyone Else's

A network outage for most businesses means lost productivity. In healthcare it means
disrupted care. The demands on your IT infrastructure — and your IT partner — are
categorically higher.

01

Legacy OT Systems

Industrial equipment operates for decades — running operating systems and firmware that cannot be patched and cannot be replaced on a software timeline. Security controls must work around these constraints.

02

IP Theft and Industrial Espionage

Manufacturing process IP — proprietary formulations, tooling specifications, and production processes — is a primary espionage target. Nation-state actors specifically target defense and precision manufacturing firms.

03

Supply Chain Cyber Dependencies

A manufacturing operation is only as secure as its least-secure supplier with access to your systems. Third-party access management and vendor security assessments are regulatory requirements under CMMC.

Compliance and Regulatory

CMMC Compliance & Regulatory Requirements

BetterWorld Technology designs and manages your compliance program as a continuous service — not a one-time project. Your CMMC obligations are covered by the same managed security program that handles your 24/7 monitoring and incident response.

HIPAA HITECH SOC 2 NIST CSF NIST 800-171 42 CFR Part 2

OT/IT Convergence Risk

Operational technology — PLCs, SCADA, HMI systems — was never designed for network connectivity. As manufacturing systems connect to IT infrastructure and the internet, they introduce vulnerabilities that legacy security tools cannot address.

CMMC Compliance for Defense Suppliers

Defense manufacturing suppliers handling Controlled Unclassified Information must achieve CMMC Level 2 or Level 3. Non-compliance disqualifies organizations from DoD contracts — making certification a business-critical requirement.

Ransomware Targeting Production

Manufacturing is the most targeted sector for ransomware. Attackers exploit IT/OT convergence to reach production systems — demanding ransom under the pressure of halted operations and missed delivery commitments.

Managed IT & Security Services for Manufacturing

A complete managed IT and cybersecurity program purpose-built for clinical
environments, compliance obligations, and 24/7 operational demands.

A complete managed IT and cybersecurity program purpose-built for clinical environments, compliance obligations, and 24/7 operational demands.

OT/IT Security Assessment

Specialized assessment of your operational technology environment — identifying exposed systems, unpatched PLCs, unsegmented networks, and vulnerable HMI connections that standard IT security tools miss.

CMMC Readiness and Compliance

Gap assessment, remediation planning, and evidence generation for CMMC Level 2 and Level 3. Our vCISO team has guided defense manufacturing suppliers through the CMMC process — we know what assessors look for.

Production System Monitoring

Continuous monitoring of IT systems with awareness of OT boundaries — detecting threats targeting production before they can pivot from IT into operational technology environments.

Supply Chain Risk Management

Third-party risk assessment for suppliers and subcontractors handling your controlled technical data. ITAR and EAR compliance documentation for defense and dual-use manufacturing operations.

Why BetterWorld Technology

Why Manufacturing Organizations Choose
BetterWorld Technology

We have been serving healthcare organizations since our founding. We understand the intersection of clinical operations, regulatory obligation, and cybersecurity risk that makes healthcare IT fundamentally different from every other industry.

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CMMC Level 2 Readiness

Documented 110-control NIST 800-171 implementation with System Security Plan, Plan of Action, and evidence packages ready for C3PAO assessment.

OT Network Segmentation

Architecture consulting and implementation for proper IT/OT network segmentation — isolating production systems from general IT infrastructure.

ITAR Compliance

IT controls documentation supporting ITAR compliance — access controls, export authorizations, and data handling procedures for controlled technical data.

We Serve Organizations Across Every Major Industry

Purpose-built IT and cybersecurity for the sectors that demand the highest standards of security, compliance, and reliability.

 

Common Questions About IT Services for Manufacturing

Manufacturing environments increasingly connect operational technology (OT) — PLCs, SCADA, industrial controls — with corporate IT networks. We assess OT/IT boundaries, implement network segmentation to isolate control systems, and apply cybersecurity frameworks designed for industrial environments including NIST 800-82 and IEC 62443.
CMMC (Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification) is required for all manufacturers in the DoD supply chain that handle Controlled Unclassified Information. CMMC Level 2 requires implementation of 110 NIST 800-171 controls and a third-party assessment. Non-compliance results in loss of contract eligibility.
Ransomware targeting manufacturers is among the fastest-growing threat vectors. Our layered protection includes isolated backup vaults with immutable storage, network segmentation to limit lateral movement, EDR on all endpoints, dark web monitoring for leaked credentials, and a tested incident response plan.

Your IT Deserves a Better Partner

Connect with BetterWorld Technology today to discuss how managed IT services can reduce risk, improve performance, and free your team to focus on what matters most.

 
Newsweek
Most Reliable 2026
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CRN
MSP Elite 250
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Real Leaders
Top Impact Company
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Clutch
Top MSP — Global
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Certified
SOC 2 Type 2
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Certified
B Corporation
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Newsweek
Most Reliable 2026
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CRN
MSP Elite 250
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Real Leaders
Top Impact Company
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Clutch
Top MSP — Global
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Certified
SOC 2 Type 2
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Certified
B Corporation
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Trusted by 300+ Organizations

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★★★★★

"BetterWorld Technology transformed our IT infrastructure. Their proactive approach means we rarely deal with downtime. They truly act as a partner, not just a vendor."

Director of Operations
Healthcare Organization — Chicago, IL
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"Their cybersecurity team helped us achieve SOC 2 Type 2 compliance in under six months. The vCISO advisory was exactly what we needed at our stage of growth."

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Financial Services Firm — Washington DC
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"We switched from a national MSP to BetterWorld and the difference is night and day. Responsive, knowledgeable, and they understand nonprofits. Renewal is automatic for us."

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Human Services Nonprofit — Denver, CO

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