“Corsica is a one-stop shop for us. If I have a problem, I can go to my vCIO or a number of people, and you take care of it. That’s an investment in mutual success.”
It takes dedicated experience to use technology strategically in your industry. That’s why we specialize in certain verticals while offering comprehensive technology services.
Manufacturers and distributors face unique challenges in terms of IT, cybersecurity, and compliance. Our team is here to help you every step of the way with flexible managed IT services.
Increase your operational efficiency with Corsica.
Time Savings
Spend less time managing IT, and more time managing your business.
Cost Savings
Get expert support for your IT and security needs, all for around what you’d pay for one full-time hire.
Consulting
We’ll work with you to create technology roadmaps that help you use technology to gain a competitive advantage in your industry.
24/7 Availability
Most of our customers operate 24/7, and so do we. Our team can provide virtual or on-site assistance day or night.
“I can’t say enough about how helpful Corsica Technologies has been to Scientific Sales’ efforts to meet CMMC cybersecurity requirements that will allow us to continue serving our government customers.”
Secure, compliant solutions for IT and cybersecurity
Our managed IT and cybersecurity services go hand-in-hand with the unique needs of distributors and manufacturers. And when you partner with Corsica, you get more than a managed IT vendor-you get a strategic technology partner to help:
Provide 24/7/365 support backed by our cybersecurity service guarantee
Don’t leave cybersecurity and IT to chance.
Managing IT today can feel like an uphill battle, especially if you work in manufacturing or distribution. From staying current on regulations to keeping track of security patches, it’s a lot for one team to manage. That’s where Corsica comes in with managed IT services.
Corsica Technologies is ranked among the world’s top MSPs, and when it comes to IT and security management, we’ve got your back-end covered. Our team of technology experts is here to help you navigate compliance requirements with security-first solutions designed to scale with your needs.
Our managed IT and cybersecurity services go hand-in-hand with the unique needs of manufacturers and distributors. And when you partner with Corsica, you get more than a managed IT vendor—you get a strategic technology partner.
Why choose Corsica?
Too many managed service providers (MSPs) fail to deliver real value. They only offer bits and pieces, but we’ve got the whole package.
With Corsica Secure, you get our unmetered services, PLUS:
Expert Consulting
Your vCIO (virtual CIO) works with your stakeholders to define and implement security, IT compliance, and governance policies to help you thrive.
3-Year Technology Roadmap
No more surprises! Your vCIO collaborates with you to develop and maintain a custom technology roadmap to support your company initiatives.
Real-Time Client Portal
Use your dashboards to see service tickets and activity overviews, PLUS analyze trends that help you run your business better.
Cybersecurity Service Guarantee
Who’s going to fix things if an incident happens? Our Service Guarantee provides coverage for containment, eradication, and recovery.
We provide the support and care you need.
Gain a Virtual CIO/CISO
If you don’t have a C-level resource on staff, Corsica provides a virtual CIO/CISO to give you the power of deep domain expertise without the high cost.
Unite IT and Cyber Security
Most managed IT providers outsource their cybersecurity services. With Corsica, you get our in-house cyber experts working alongside IT experts to provide a holistic security solution that’s also a better value.
We're Your True Technology Partner
Every manufacturer has unique needs. That’s why we start our partnership by learning about your goals and challenges. We then customize solutions and serve as a single stop for competitively priced hardware and software.
Gain Complete Transparency
Some managed service providers keep clients in the dark to protect their own interests. Corsica provides total transparency with our proprietary client dashboards.
How much should you pay for Managed IT support and services?
Most MSPs love to nickel-and-dime you. Everything is out of scope, which creates unpredictable costs.
Use our FREE calculator to see if you’re getting fair pricing.
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Thirty-nine percent of advanced manufacturing executives say their companies were breached in the past year, and 75% say they lacked resources with essential cybersecurity skills. Cybersecurity is essential to keeping manufacturing businesses running.
Availability is a key cybersecurity concern in manufacturing. Because downtime means you can’t manufacture your product, you could be losing money for every minute of downtime. In this article, we’ll address concerns specific to manufacturing, share best practices to protect your business, and help you solve the cybersecurity skills gap.
Industry Security and Uptime Considerations
Like other industries, some of the most serious threats to manufacturers include phishing, ransomware, and distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) attacks. These can take systems offline or make them unusable.
But in addition to these universal cybersecurity concerns, manufacturers face some specific threats. One is that some legacy production systems rely on outdated applications, making them vulnerable targets for attackers.
In smart and advanced manufacturing companies, the convergence of IT and operational systems carries risks. While IT is focused on security, operational technologies (OT) are built for availability. They may not be patched on a regular basis because that can take the tech offline.
Though manufacturers can experience attacks of opportunity, they are also at risk of targeted attacks by those who know that manufacturers are more likely to be using outdated or vulnerable applications. Whatever the motive or source of attack, these risks are why it’s so important to follow best practices.
Cybersecurity Best Practices for Manufacturers
These are some of the most important cybersecurity best practices for manufacturers to follow. By establishing good cybersecurity hygiene, you minimize the risk of downtime and loss caused by attacks.
Conduct Cybersecurity Risk Assessments
One of the most important security practices is to regularly perform cybersecurity risk assessments. You may do this annually or more frequently as the cyber threat landscape changes. You can conduct these assessments internally or use a third party.
A cybersecurity specialist will have expertise and know about emerging threats. Even if you have skilled personnel on staff, a cybersecurity organization can provide risk management guidance.
Provide Employee Awareness Training
Commonly, attackers will send emails to employees to try to trick them into clicking a link or providing information that will give them access to protected areas of the business. Employee training is essential because phishing and social engineering attacks are common and getting harder to recognize.
We recommend training employees as frequently and as intensely as you can without interfering with work. A cybersecurity specialist can help set up and customize training for your business.
Develop a Network Segmentation Strategy
Keeping OT and IT environments separate minimizes the attack surface. Further segmenting these environments lets you better control networks and optimize damage control in case of a breach.
Automate Monitoring
With all the servers, network infrastructure devices, SaaS applications, and IoT devices supporting a manufacturing business, it’s impossible to manually review all the log data. A security information event management (SIEM) solution automates the collection and analysis of all system logs. It also improves detection accuracy.
Establish Protocols and Processes
Create your security risk management protocols and processes by first determining what you want to accomplish and then documenting those goals and priorities. That way, you’ll have a guide for your technical configurations.
Reduce Downtime in Manufacturing
The cyber threat landscape is always changing. Manufacturers can better protect their businesses and overcome skills shortages by partnering with cybersecurity experts to conduct risk assessments, train employees, and establish processes and protocols.
To learn more about minimizing line downtime, talk to one of Corsica’s specialists in cybersecurity and IT for manufacturing.
