Manufacturing
Managed IT and Cybersecurity
Built for Manufacturers.
Aegisys protects production uptime, secures OT/IT convergence environments, and keeps your operations running — backed by SOC 2 Type II certified processes and 100% Canadian infrastructure.
- Protect production uptime — OT/IT convergence done right
- Prevent ransomware from halting your production floor
- 100% Canadian data residency — zero foreign jurisdiction
- SOC 2 Type II certified — independently audited controls
- 24/7 SOC monitoring for IT and OT environments
- Tested disaster recovery — fast RTO for critical systems
Why manufacturing IT is different
Downtime isn't just inconvenient. It's catastrophic. And attackers know it.
Manufacturing operations face a unique convergence of IT risk and operational technology (OT) exposure that generic MSPs simply aren't equipped to handle.
Ransomware targets manufacturers relentlessly
Manufacturing is the #1 targeted industry for ransomware attacks in Canada. A single incident can halt production for days, trigger supply chain failures, and cost millions in lost output, recovery fees, and reputational damage. IT-side infections spread to OT systems faster than most teams can respond.
OT/IT convergence creates blind spots
As production systems connect to business networks and the cloud, the attack surface grows exponentially. Legacy PLCs, SCADA systems, and HMIs were never built with cybersecurity in mind — and traditional IT security tools don't speak OT protocol. The gap between the two environments is where attackers live.
Downtime is catastrophically expensive
Every hour of unplanned downtime in manufacturing carries real costs — idle workers, delayed orders, spoiled materials, and broken SLAs with clients. Most manufacturers lack tested recovery plans with specific RTOs for production-critical systems. When the worst happens, improvised recovery takes days instead of hours.
Compliance requirements are growing
Manufacturers supplying aerospace, defence, healthcare, automotive, and government sectors face increasingly strict cybersecurity requirements from customers and regulators. PIPEDA, customer-mandated security assessments, and emerging OT standards require documented, provable controls — not just best-effort practices.
What we deliver
Every service built around how manufacturers operate.
From production floor security to supply chain compliance, each solution is backed by SOC 2 Type II certified operations and 100% Canadian data centres.
Cybersecurity (SecureONE)
Layered, always-on protection built for environments where both IT and OT networks need to be defended. Detect and contain threats before they reach your production floor.
- 24/7 SOC monitoring across IT and OT networks
- Endpoint and network threat detection (EDR/XDR)
- OT/IT network segmentation and access control
- Virtual penetration testing and risk assessments
Managed IT Support
A proactive IT team that understands manufacturing environments — ERP systems, production software, and the unique demands of shift-based operations.
- Priority response for production-critical systems
- Proactive patching and vulnerability management
- ERP and manufacturing software support
- Shift-aware support coverage and escalation
Disaster Recovery & Business Continuity
Tested, documented recovery plans built around how your plant actually operates — with RTO/RPO targets your operations team has agreed to and auditors can verify.
- Production-prioritized RTO/RPO planning
- Monthly automated restore testing
- Business continuity documentation and tabletop exercises
- Auditable recovery evidence for supply chain audits
Canadian Cloud Hosting
Sovereign infrastructure in our Sudbury, Ontario data centres. ERP, document management, and business systems — hosted in Canada with zero foreign jurisdiction exposure.
- 100% Canadian data residency — Sudbury, Ontario
- MyCloud private hosting for operational data
- SOC 2 Type II certified infrastructure
- High-availability architecture with redundant power and fiber
MDR/XDR — 24/7 Threat Detection
AI-powered threat hunting and automated response across endpoints, networks, and cloud. Detect lateral movement and ransomware deployment in minutes — not after damage is done.
- 24/7 managed detection and automated response
- Cross-environment threat hunting (IT + OT adjacent)
- Automatic ransomware containment and rollback
- Incident investigation and forensic reporting
Microsoft 365 Security & Governance
Harden the Microsoft 365 environment your office and plant teams use daily. Secure identity, control access, and protect business-critical communications.
- MFA, Conditional Access, and Entra ID hardening
- Email security and anti-phishing controls
- Information governance and retention policies
- Compliance reporting for customer security audits
Dark Web Monitoring
Continuous scanning to detect if vendor credentials, procurement data, or staff accounts appear on criminal forums before attackers weaponize them.
- 24/7 monitoring of dark web markets and forums
- Instant alerts on compromised credentials
- Actionable intelligence for your IT and security teams
Physical Security — Verkada
AI-powered video surveillance, cloud-managed door access control, and visitor management for your facility — all from a single platform. Aegisys is a Verkada Platinum Partner.
- AI video surveillance with real-time alerts
- Cloud-managed door access control — all sites, one view
- Visitor management and environmental sensors
- Platinum Partner: deepest expertise, best pricing
Dynamics 365 Business Central
Unified ERP for manufacturing operations — finance, supply chain, inventory, and production management in one Canadian-hosted platform.
- Manufacturing and supply chain management
- Real-time inventory and production scheduling
- Financial management and reporting integration
- Expert implementation and ongoing support
A word from Doc 🛡️
“Their production line stopped for 18 hours after a ransomware attack. A tested recovery plan would have cut that to 2 hours.”
We've seen it happen. A manufacturer gets hit over the weekend, IT staff scramble Monday morning, and by the time production resumes, the damage is done — missed orders, spoiled materials, furious customers. The painful part? Most of it was preventable.
At Aegisys, we build IT and cybersecurity programs specifically for organizations where downtime has a direct dollar cost per hour. We speak production uptime, OT network security, and supply chain compliance — not just generic IT. Start with a free cybersecurity risk assessment. No pressure, no commitment. Just an honest look at where you stand.
OT/IT convergence security
Your production floor and your IT network are increasingly connected. So are the threats.
Smart manufacturing, Industry 4.0 initiatives, and remote monitoring tools have dramatically increased connectivity between operational technology (OT) and corporate IT networks. That connectivity is valuable — and dangerous if not managed correctly.
Aegisys designs and implements network segmentation strategies that protect your PLCs, HMIs, and SCADA-adjacent systems from threats originating on the business network — without disrupting operations or production visibility.
Network segmentation built for manufacturers
Firewalls, VLANs, and access policies that keep OT systems isolated from business networks — with monitored, controlled pathways where integration is required.
Explore cybersecurityCompliance & standards we support
PIPEDA
Federal Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act — Canada
SOC 2 Type II
Independently audited security, availability, and privacy controls — clean opinion
Customer Security Assessments
Documentation and evidence packages for aerospace, defence, automotive, and government supply chain audits
Canadian Data Residency
100% data hosted in Sudbury, Ontario — zero US or foreign jurisdiction exposure
Supplying aerospace, defence, or government clients? We can provide security documentation and evidence packages for your customer-mandated audits. Contact us.
Our approach
From risk exposure to operational confidence — without disrupting production.
We start where you are, close the gaps that matter most to your operations, and give you proof at every stage.
Free cybersecurity risk assessment
We review your IT and OT environment — network architecture, endpoints, access controls, backups, and production system exposure. We map where IT and OT networks touch and where the gaps are. No sales pressure. Just an honest picture of your actual risk.
OT/IT gap analysis and priority ranking
We identify the specific vulnerabilities in your manufacturing environment — unsegmented OT networks, unpatched PLCs, weak remote access, inadequate backups for production systems — and rank them by the risk they pose to operations continuity.
Priority remediation without production disruption
We close the highest-risk gaps first — network segmentation, endpoint protection, identity hardening, and tested backups — working around your production schedule to avoid disruption to operations.
Ongoing management and operational reporting
Clear monthly reports your plant manager, IT lead, and executive team can act on. Continuous threat monitoring, regular recovery testing, and the documentation your customers and insurers need to see.
Ready to protect your production environment?
Start with a free cybersecurity risk assessment. We'll review your IT and OT environment, identify the gaps attackers would exploit, and give you a prioritized roadmap — in plain language, not IT jargon.