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OT/IT Segmentation SCADA Security CMMC Compliance Multi-Site

Managed IT for Manufacturing Companies in Upstate SC

Protect your plant floor, secure your supply chain, and keep production running — with IT support built for the way manufacturers actually operate.

#1 Target

Most-Attacked Industry

500+

Manufacturers in GSP Corridor

Since 2006

Serving Upstate SC

NPS 98

Client Satisfaction

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IT Challenges Manufacturers Face

Manufacturing IT is not office IT. Plant floors, industrial controls, and uptime requirements demand specialized knowledge that generic IT providers don't have.

OT/IT Convergence

Plant floor systems and business networks are merging. Without proper segmentation, a phishing email can reach your SCADA controllers.

Uptime Requirements

Every minute of unplanned downtime costs money. Production lines, ERP systems, and shipping platforms need to stay running 24/7.

SCADA & PLC Security

Industrial control systems were designed for reliability, not cybersecurity. They need dedicated protection strategies that IT-only providers miss.

Multi-Site Management

Plants, warehouses, and offices across the Upstate need consistent IT policies, centralized monitoring, and reliable connectivity between sites.

Supply Chain Compliance

Defense contractors need CMMC. Automotive and aerospace suppliers face their own cybersecurity requirements from OEMs and primes.

Ransomware Targeting

Manufacturers are the #1 target for ransomware because downtime pressure makes them more likely to pay. You need prevention, not just response.

OT/IT Segmentation: Your First Line of Defense

The convergence of operational technology (OT) and information technology (IT) is the single biggest risk in manufacturing cybersecurity. When plant floor systems share a flat network with email, web browsing, and ERP, a single phishing click can cascade into a production shutdown.

We design and implement network architectures that keep your industrial control systems — PLCs, SCADA, HMIs, and industrial IoT devices — properly segmented from your business network. Not just VLANs, but real firewall boundaries with defined access policies.

The Upstate's manufacturing corridor includes supply chains for BMW, Michelin, GE Aviation, and defense contractors. These OEMs increasingly require their suppliers to demonstrate proper network segmentation and cybersecurity controls. We help you meet those requirements.

VLAN Segmentation

Separate broadcast domains for OT, IT, guest, and IoT traffic with strict inter-VLAN routing policies.

Next-Gen Firewall

Application-aware firewall rules between OT and IT zones. Only explicitly allowed traffic crosses boundaries.

Access Control

Role-based access to industrial systems. Vendor remote access through controlled, audited jump hosts only.

Continuous Monitoring

Network traffic analysis to detect anomalous communication patterns between OT and IT segments.

IT Services for Manufacturers

From the front office to the plant floor, we manage the technology that keeps your operation running.

Network Segmentation

Separate OT networks from IT networks with properly configured VLANs, firewalls, and access policies. A compromised email account should never reach a PLC.

24/7 Monitoring & Alerting

Continuous monitoring of servers, switches, firewalls, and endpoints. We detect issues before they cause production downtime.

Endpoint Protection & EDR

Next-gen antivirus with ransomware rollback on every workstation, laptop, and server. Designed for environments where downtime is not an option.

Backup & Disaster Recovery

Automated backups of ERP databases, file servers, and critical systems. Rapid recovery targets measured in minutes, not days.

Wi-Fi & Plant Floor Networking

Industrial-grade wireless coverage for warehouses, shop floors, and loading docks. Rugged hardware, heat-rated access points, and proper coverage mapping.

CMMC & Compliance Support

For defense contractors and supply chain partners, we help implement the controls required for CMMC Level 2 and NIST 800-171 compliance.

Why Upstate SC Manufacturers Need Local IT

1

Upstate SC Is a Manufacturing Powerhouse

The Greenville-Spartanburg corridor is home to over 500 manufacturers. BMW, Michelin, GE, Lockheed Martin, and hundreds of suppliers and subcontractors make this one of the densest manufacturing regions in the Southeast.

2

Supply Chain Pressure Is Real

OEMs and primes increasingly require cybersecurity compliance from their supply chain. Whether it's CMMC for defense or proprietary requirements from automotive OEMs, your IT infrastructure is now part of the qualification process.

3

Local Support, Not a Remote Help Desk

When a server goes down at your plant in Mauldin or a switch fails in your Greer warehouse, you need someone who can be on-site. We're in Greenville — not a corporate call center three states away.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do you have experience with manufacturing IT environments?

Yes. We understand the difference between IT and OT networks, the importance of uptime in production environments, and the compliance requirements that come with defense and automotive supply chains. We configure network segmentation, manage plant floor connectivity, and protect industrial systems without disrupting production.

Can you segment our OT network from our business network?

Absolutely. Network segmentation is one of the first things we address. We use VLANs, next-gen firewalls, and access control lists to ensure that your plant floor systems — PLCs, SCADA, HMIs — are isolated from email, web browsing, and general business traffic. A phishing email should never be able to reach a production controller.

What about CMMC compliance for defense contracts?

We help manufacturers implement the technical controls required for CMMC Level 2 and NIST 800-171 compliance. This includes access controls, encryption, audit logging, incident response, and security awareness training. We can also help prepare documentation for your assessment.

Do you support multi-site operations?

Yes. We manage IT for companies with multiple facilities across the Upstate. Centralized monitoring, consistent security policies, site-to-site VPN connectivity, and unified endpoint management — regardless of how many locations you operate.

How do you handle downtime emergencies?

Our monitoring detects issues before they escalate. When emergencies happen, we have defined SLAs for response and resolution. For production-critical systems, we offer priority response with on-site support when needed. We're in Greenville — not a remote NOC.

Why choose a local MSP over a national provider?

National providers manage your account from a call center. We're owner-operated in Greenville since 2006, NPS 98, and on month-to-month contracts because we earn your business. When your plant floor network goes down, we can be on-site — not scheduling a visit for next week.

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Ready to Secure Your Manufacturing Operation?

From OT/IT segmentation to CMMC compliance, we build IT infrastructure that keeps your production running and your supply chain secure.

Call us at (864) 335-9223 or request a consultation online.