Industries / Manufacturing

Manufacturing & OT Security

OT/IT convergence security, supply chain risk management, and Industry 4.0 protection for manufacturers navigating operational technology cybersecurity, CMMC requirements, and legacy system modernization.

Industry Challenges

Manufacturing's Evolving
Threat Landscape

OT/IT Convergence

Operational Technology (SCADA, ICS, PLCs) connecting to corporate IT networks creates attack surface. Legacy manufacturing systems never designed for internet connectivity now face sophisticated threats targeting production environments.

Supply Chain Attacks

Manufacturing supply chains are targets for nation-state and ransomware actors. Third-party software, component suppliers, and logistics partners require cybersecurity risk management and vendor assessment programs.

Legacy System Security

Manufacturing equipment with 20+ year lifecycles creates patching challenges. Windows XP/7 embedded systems, unpatched PLCs, and legacy SCADA require compensating controls and network segmentation.

Featured Services

How We Help Manufacturers

01

CMMC Readiness

For manufacturers in the defense supply chain. CMMC Level 1 or Level 2 gap analysis, NIST 800-171 implementation, System Security Plan development, and C3PAO preparation.

02

Third-Party Risk Management

Supply chain cybersecurity program design. Vendor risk assessment frameworks, supplier security questionnaires, component security evaluation, and logistics partner risk management.

03

Enterprise Risk Assessment

Comprehensive security posture analysis for manufacturing environments. OT/IT network segmentation review, legacy system risk assessment, and production environment security roadmap.

04

Fractional CISO Services

Strategic security leadership for manufacturers. OT security program development, supply chain risk oversight, CMMC maintenance (defense contractors), and operational resilience planning.

Compliance Requirements

Manufacturing Security Standards

Manufacturers face industry-specific security requirements based on their markets—from defense contractors needing CMMC to exporters managing ITAR/EAR controlled technical data.

CMMC (Defense Contractors)
For defense supply chain participants. CMMC Level 1 (foundational) or Level 2 (advanced) certification required to bid on DoD contracts. NIST 800-171 implementation and C3PAO assessment.

Supply Chain Security
Vendor risk management, component authenticity verification, counterfeit prevention, and supply chain attack mitigation. Third-party security assessments and ongoing monitoring.

Industry 4.0 Security
Smart manufacturing, IoT sensors, predictive maintenance systems, and connected production lines. IIoT security, edge computing protection, and cloud-connected OT environments.

ICS/SCADA Protection
Industrial Control Systems and SCADA security. Network segmentation (Purdue Model), zero-trust OT architectures, legacy system compensating controls, and OT incident response.

Export Controls (ITAR/EAR)
International Traffic in Arms Regulations and Export Administration Regulations for manufacturers handling controlled technical data. Cybersecurity controls for CUI and technical data protection.

Why Manufacturers Choose Neon Clarity

We understand that manufacturing cybersecurity must balance security with uptime. Production environments can't tolerate downtime for patching, and legacy systems require creative compensating controls. Our approach combines OT/IT expertise with operational realism.

We've worked with discrete manufacturers, process industries, and defense contractors across traditional manufacturing and Industry 4.0 smart factories. We understand the unique constraints of production environments and supply chain complexity.

Ready to Secure Your Manufacturing Operations?

Schedule a consultation to discuss your OT security challenges and explore how our manufacturing expertise can protect production environments without disrupting operations.