Manufacturing · SCADA · Construction Security Assessment

Production Stops.
Revenue Doesn't Wait.

Manufacturing has been the most targeted industry for five consecutive years. Many operations leaders are unaware of this. When a cyberattack strikes a production floor, it's more than just a technical issue; every hour of downtime results in lost revenue that may never be recovered.

OverlookedHealthcare and financial services get the headlines. Manufacturing gets the attacks. Five years running as the most targeted industry globally, accounting for 27.7% of all cyberattacks in 2025. (IBM X-Force 2026)
$5.00MAverage industrial sector breach cost in 2025. Manufacturing downtime alone runs $125,000 per hour when production stops. (IBM 2025)
27.7%Manufacturing topped the target list for the fifth consecutive year, with data theft being the most common attack outcome. Active ransomware and extortion groups surged 49% year over year. (IBM X-Force 2026)
What Keeps Operations Leaders Up at Night

Every Hour Offline Is Revenue You're Not Getting Back.

Every system on a modern production floor is interconnected, including ERP, SCADA, project management, and remote monitoring. A single compromised entry point doesn't remain isolated; it spreads. When physical security also fails, the resulting damage escalates quickly, often outpacing most teams' response capabilities.

$125K/hrAverage cost of unplanned manufacturing downtime. For construction firms, a ransomware attack during an active project phase can trigger contractual penalties, subcontractor claims, and bond exposure on top of recovery costs.IBM Industrial Sector Analysis 2025
The Gaps That Lead to Breaches
  • 01

    Ransomware That Locks the Production Floor

    Manufacturers and construction firms get targeted because downtime is catastrophic. When systems go offline, production halts, contracts get breached, and the pressure to pay grows by the hour. Jaguar Land Rover faced a multi-week factory shutdown in 2025.

  • 02

    SCADA and ICS Systems Running Without Security Controls

    Legacy PLCs, SCADA servers, and industrial IoT devices were built for uptime, not security. Most have never been patched. CISA issued over 450 ICS advisories in 2025 covering Rockwell, Siemens, Schneider Electric, and Mitsubishi..

  • 03

    IT and OT Networks That Were Never Meant to Connect

    Every subcontractor and vendor with system access is a potential entry point. Project management platforms, financial systems, and site data are all accessible via third-party connections that are rarely assessed.

  • 04

    Subcontractor and Vendor Access That Is Never Reviewed

    A phishing email to an office workstation is now a direct pathway into the production control system. 40% of OT incidents cause operational disruption.

C.V.I.P²-A Framework

Run a Manufacturing Security Baseline Check

Six modules built around the real-world vulnerabilities of manufacturing, industrial, and construction environments. Every finding is manually validated and mapped to the regulatory and operational requirements that matter to your clients, insurers, and leadership.

Take 5 minutes to cross-reference your current operations against a 9 question baseline hygiene checklist covering common physical vulnerabilities, digital blindspots, and operational compliance gaps.

01 / Cyber Threat Surface

External Exposure Review

We identify every internet-facing system, remote access portal, and OT/SCADA interface visible from outside your organization. If it's exposed, we find it.

02 / Vulnerability Assessment

Internal Network Scan

A comprehensive scan of office networks, servers, and OT/SCADA-related systems. All vulnerabilities are identified, prioritized, and documented.

03 / Intelligence

Credential Exposure Check

Dark web intelligence helps detect leaked employee credentials and stolen intellectual property early, preventing misuse or sale to competitors.

04 / Penetration Testing

Application & Portal Testing

Assessment of project management platforms, vendor portals, and remote monitoring interfaces for authentication issues, injection flaws, and potential unauthorized access routes.

05 / Physical Security

On-Site Physical Walkthrough

On-site evaluation of server rooms, control rooms, contractor access points, and unsecured network ports across your plant floor, job trailer, or office.

06 / Assessment & Recommendations

Compliance Aligned Report

Executive summary and comprehensive technical report including CVSS scores, remediation timelines, and documentation, tailored for cyber insurance and client security questionnaires.

*This baseline check is informational only and does not substitute for a professional compliance audit.

The Process

Scheduled Around Your Operations. Not Against Them.

01

Scoping Call

We define scope and agree on timing that avoids production peaks, shutdown windows, and critical project milestones.

02

External Recon

We map your digital footprint from the outside IT systems, OT-facing interfaces, vendor portals, and any remote access tools.

03

Internal Assessment

Credentialed scanning of IT infrastructure plus an on-site physical walkthrough of the facility, plant floor, or job site.

04

Manual Validation

Every finding reviewed. False positives removed. Real risks confirmed, scored, and mapped to your operational and compliance obligations.

05

Report Delivery

Executive and technical report with a live debrief documentation ready for cyber insurance underwriters, clients, and regulatory auditors.

Who We Serve

If You Run Production, Build Projects, or Operate Infrastructure, You Are a Target

Discrete and Process Manufacturers

Assembly lines, chemical processing, food and beverage, and packaging are critical sectors. A single ransomware attack halting operations for a day can cost more than most yearly IT budgets.

Industrial Automation and SCADA Operators

Patching OT systems isn't the same as updating a laptop; it involves scheduled downtime that most operations can't afford. Attackers are aware of this and plan their attacks accordingly.

General Contractors and Construction Firms

Project timelines, wire transfers, bid documents, and subcontractor data are all high-value targets. Construction was among the hardest hit sectors in the 2025 ransomware surge.

Specialty Subcontractors

General contractors and public owners are requiring documented cybersecurity controls as a condition of contract award. Most subcontractors aren't ready for that conversation.

Defense Industrial Base (DIB) Contractors

CMMC 2.0 is required in DoD contracts. The gap between where most manufacturers are and where they need to be is significant.

Utilities and Critical Infrastructure Operators

Water, power, and gas utility SCADA systems must comply with NERC CIP and CISA reporting rules. Any breach in operational systems requires a federal notification within 24 hours.

SDVOSB Certified
Service-Disabled Veteran Owned
No Product Sales
Independent and Objective Assessments Only
Federal Intelligence Background
DHS and National Defense Experience
OT/IT Assessment Experience
Industrial and SCADA Environments

Let's Start
With a Conversation

Not sure if you need an assessment? That's exactly why this conversation exists. Tell us about your organization and we'll take it from there

After You Submit

  1. A team member contacts you within one business day.
  2. We ask a few questions to understand your organization and industry.
  3. You get an honest recommendation on whether an assessment makes sense right now.

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