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Downloadable Guides for Manufacturers

Practical guides written for manufacturing operators, IT staff, and plant leadership. No fluff — just actionable content from engineers who work in manufacturing environments every day.

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Risk Assessment

Free Manufacturing IT Risk Guide

A practical self-assessment framework for manufacturing companies to identify IT risks before they become expensive problems. Covers network security, backup readiness, ERP exposure, and more.

  • Identify your highest-priority IT risks
  • Benchmark against common manufacturing exposures
  • Get a prioritized starting point for remediation
Industry Report

Industry 4.0 in Food & Beverage Manufacturing

A 30-page guide covering connectivity, OT/IT integration, cybersecurity, and regulatory readiness (FSMA, HACCP, cyber insurance) for F&B manufacturers.

  • Self-assessment checklist by maturity level
  • Regulatory framework comparison tables
  • 4-technology-domain adoption roadmap
OT Security

OT Security Checklist for Manufacturers

A 40-point checklist for evaluating the security of PLCs, SCADA, HMIs, and industrial networks — including remote access, patch management, and cyber insurance compliance.

  • OT/IT network segmentation assessment
  • Remote access and vendor controls
  • ICS patch management and incident response
Vendor Selection

IT Vendor Assessment Template

30 questions to ask any IT provider before signing a contract — with scoring guide and red flags specific to manufacturing environments.

  • Manufacturing OT/IT experience questions
  • SLA and response time evaluation
  • Contract terms and pricing transparency
Disaster Recovery

Manufacturing Disaster Recovery Checklist

Step-by-step checklist to build, test, and document a DR plan that gets production back online in hours. Covers ERP, SCADA, ransomware response, and cyber insurance requirements.

  • RTO/RPO definition for production systems
  • 3-2-1 backup architecture verification
  • DR test plan and documentation

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