Cybersecurity for Manufacturers: Lock It Down Without Slowing Down
Late shift. San Diego County. A CNC warms up for a rush job. The crew’s tired, but the job’s on track. Then — the controller freezes. IT says it’s ransomware. The plant manager asks, “We’ve got backups, right?” Silence.
This isn’t a scare story. It’s a Tuesday in San Diego.
At Noble Technology Group, we help manufacturers lock down their operations without slowing production. Our cybersecurity services are built for the plant floor — not the boardroom. That means segmenting OT and IT, scheduling updates around changeovers, and proving recovery with real restore tests.
“We’re a San Diego MSP that understands plant-floor realities. We secure CAD and controllers, map controls to ISO/AS/CMMC/ITAR, and prove recovery with regular restore tests.” — Peter Noble, Founder
Why Cybersecurity Hits Different in Manufacturing
- Old machines, new threats: Legacy controllers weren’t built for today’s internet.
- OT/IT overlap: One infected laptop can take down a whole line.
- Compliance pressure: ISO, AS9100, CMMC, ITAR — all require proof, not promises.
- Insurance demands: Cyber policies now require MFA, backups, and incident response plans.
And downtime isn’t just inconvenient — it’s expensive. Every minute a machine sits idle, jobs fall behind and margins shrink.
What Cybersecurity Looks Like on the Shop Floor
- Segment OT and IT networks
- Schedule updates around changeovers
- Run restore tests
- Map controls to compliance
- Monitor 24/7
“We schedule around changeovers, segment OT/IT, and test on a spare. Here’s a reference from a local shop.” — Peter Noble
Real Proof from San Diego Manufacturers
- “Headquarters burned down… back up the next day.” — Elliot LeGros, Westflex
- “Trusted IT partner across three time zones… real-time problem solving.” — Joshua Carr, Marine Cleaning
- “Streamlined systems… minimal downtime… direct access to the owner.” — Cole Dick, Pacific Crest Services
Cyber Insurance Requirements Are Changing
Cyber insurance isn’t optional anymore — and carriers are tightening the rules. Most policies now require:
- Multi-factor authentication (MFA)
- Encrypted backups stored offsite
- Incident response plans
- Proof of restore tests
CMMC, ISO, and ITAR: Compliance Without the Headache
We turn frameworks like CMMC, ISO 27001, AS9100, and ITAR into simple, repeatable controls:
- Access control
- Data protection
- Audit readiness
“We turn policies into checklists and evidence. Your audit day becomes show-and-tell, not hide-and-seek.” — Peter Noble
Local, Accountable, and Steady
- Named vCIO
- Weekly summaries
- Live dashboard
- Onsite help in San Diego County
“Always available… friendly and respectful.” — Susan Martinez
What You Get with Noble Technology Group
- ✅ OT/IT network segmentation
- ✅ Endpoint protection and patching
- ✅ Encrypted backups with restore tests
- ✅ Compliance mapping (ISO, AS9100, CMMC, ITAR)
- ✅ Cyber insurance readiness
- ✅ 24/7 monitoring and alerting
- ✅ Named vCIO and weekly reporting
- ✅ Onsite support in San Diego County
Pull-Quote Highlights
“Machines make money when they run.”
“Auditors love proof.”
“We test. We share the numbers. You sleep.”
“Let’s keep your crew moving and your auditor happy.”
Ready to Lock It Down?
If a machine failed today, could you prove recovery time?
We run a 30-minute “prove-out” that prints your RTO/RPO in plain English. It’s free, fast, and built for the shop floor.
