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Cybersecurity & Managed IT Services for Manufacturing in Texas
Texas manufacturers are facing an unprecedented cybersecurity crisis. Manufacturing has become the most-targeted industry for ransomware attacks globally, surpassing even healthcare and financial services. The reason is straightforward — manufacturers cannot afford downtime. Every hour a production line is offline costs tens of thousands of dollars, creating immense pressure to pay ransoms quickly.
- 24/7 Texas SOC
- Veteran-owned SDVOSB
- No ticket queue
- Texas & nationwide coverage
At CoreRecon, we deliver managed cybersecurity and IT services built for the realities of modern manufacturing. We understand that today’s factories run on interconnected systems where a single compromised workstation can halt an entire production line — and we design security programs that prevent that scenario.
Why attackers target manufacturers
IBM’s X-Force Threat Intelligence Index has ranked manufacturing as the most-attacked industry for four years running, and ransomware is the reason. Manufacturers often run older, hard-to-patch plant systems, can’t tolerate downtime, and pay quickly to get lines moving again. The damage is real: in May 2025, steelmaker Nucor, which runs mills in Texas, temporarily halted production at several facilities after a cybersecurity incident. In 2023, an attack on Clorox disrupted production and order processing for weeks, causing product shortages and more than $49 million in direct costs, plus significant lost sales.
Texas: the nation’s manufacturing export leader
Texas has been the top exporting state in the U.S. for more than two decades, led by petrochemicals, computers and electronics, aerospace, transportation equipment and machinery. From refineries and chemical plants along the Houston Ship Channel to aerospace suppliers in Dallas–Fort Worth, semiconductor and EV production around Austin, automotive suppliers near San Antonio and cross-border operations in El Paso and the Rio Grande Valley, Texas plants are deeply connected to customers and suppliers, which gives attackers more ways in.
Requirements manufacturers face
- CMMC for the defense supply chain: the DoD rule that phases CMMC into contracts took effect November 10, 2025. Manufacturers that make parts for defense programs and handle Federal Contract Information or CUI need CMMC Level 1 or Level 2, built on NIST SP 800-171.
- IEC 62443 and NIST guidance for OT: customers and insurers increasingly expect plant-floor systems such as PLCs, HMIs and SCADA to be segmented and protected using IEC 62443 and NIST SP 800-82 practices.
- Texas SB 2610 safe harbor: since September 1, 2025, Texas businesses with fewer than 250 employees that maintain a cybersecurity program aligned with a recognized framework such as the NIST Cybersecurity Framework can be shielded from exemplary (punitive) damages in data-breach lawsuits.
- Texas breach notification: affected individuals must be notified within 60 days, and the Texas Attorney General within 30 days when 250 or more Texans are affected.
- Customer and insurer demands: OEMs and large buyers send supplier security questionnaires, and cyber insurers expect MFA, endpoint detection and tested, offline backups before they will write or renew a policy.
CoreRecon segments the plant floor from business IT, monitors IT and OT networks 24/7, secures remote access for vendors and integrators, builds backups and recovery plans that get production running again fast, and documents your program for CMMC, customers and insurers.
Key Takeaways
- Manufacturing is the most-targeted industry for ransomware attacks, with cybercriminals exploiting connected production systems and supply chain vulnerabilities.
- CoreRecon provides managed cybersecurity and IT services designed for Texas manufacturers — protecting both IT networks and industrial control systems.
- Our solutions address NIST CSF, CMMC (for defense manufacturers), IEC 62443, and Texas SB 2610 compliance requirements.
- Veteran-owned SDVOSB with 30+ years of experience securing operational technology environments.
Compliance we help manufacturers meet
- CMMC 2.0
- NIST SP 800-171
- IEC 62443
- NIST CSF
- Cyber-insurance requirements
Manufacturing
Why Manufacturers Are Under Attack
The convergence of IT and operational technology (OT) in modern manufacturing has created new attack surfaces that cybercriminals exploit aggressively. Enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems connect to production floor controllers. IoT sensors stream data from CNC machines to cloud analytics platforms. Quality management systems integrate with customer portals. Each connection point represents a potential entry for attackers.
Supply chain attacks add another dimension. Manufacturers are both targets and vectors — attackers compromise one manufacturer to pivot into their customers’ networks, or they infiltrate suppliers to inject malicious components into production processes. The interconnected nature of modern supply chains means a cybersecurity failure at any point can cascade through the entire value chain.
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Manufacturing Sectors We Serve
CoreRecon serves Texas manufacturers across every sector, including aerospace and defense manufacturing (CMMC, ITAR, DFARS compliance), automotive parts and components, electronics and semiconductor fabrication, food and beverage processing, chemical and petrochemical manufacturing, medical device manufacturing (FDA cybersecurity requirements), metals fabrication and machining, plastics and packaging, industrial equipment and machinery, and consumer products manufacturing.
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CoreRecon’s Manufacturing Cybersecurity Services
24/7 SOC Monitoring for IT and OT
Our 24/7 Security Operations Center monitors both corporate IT and production floor OT networks. We detect threats across HMI systems, PLCs, SCADA networks, and corporate infrastructure — providing unified visibility across your entire operation.
Network Segmentation and Architecture
CoreRecon’s network architecture team designs properly segmented environments that isolate production systems from corporate networks and the internet. We implement the Purdue model, industrial DMZs, and micro-segmentation strategies that protect critical manufacturing systems.
CMMC Compliance for Defense Manufacturers
Texas manufacturers in the defense industrial base must achieve CMMC certification to maintain DoD contracts. CoreRecon provides complete CMMC readiness services, including gap assessments, SPRS scoring, SSP development, POA&M management, and NIST 800-171 compliance implementation.
Penetration Testing
Our penetration testing identifies vulnerabilities in your manufacturing IT environment before attackers do. We test external perimeters, internal networks, remote access systems, and vendor connections — with methodologies designed to avoid disrupting production operations.
Incident Response
CoreRecon’s incident response team understands that manufacturing downtime has an immediate financial impact. We provide rapid containment and recovery services designed to restore production as quickly as possible while preserving forensic evidence and preventing recurrence.
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Managed IT Services for Manufacturing
CoreRecon provides comprehensive managed IT services that support efficient manufacturing operations. Our services include ERP and MES system support and integration, network management across corporate offices, production floors, and warehouses, secure remote access for maintenance teams and vendor support, cloud migration with industrial-grade reliability and security, endpoint management for office and shop floor devices, backup and disaster recovery with production-aware recovery priorities, and help desk support from technicians who understand manufacturing technology.
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Supply Chain Cybersecurity
Manufacturers face increasing pressure from customers and partners to demonstrate cybersecurity maturity. Automotive OEMs require TISAX certification. Defense primes require CMMC compliance. Major retailers require evidence of security controls before granting supplier access to EDI and procurement systems. CoreRecon helps manufacturers meet these requirements and maintain the trusted partnerships their business depends on.
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Why Texas Manufacturers Choose CoreRecon
CoreRecon combines deep cybersecurity expertise with a practical understanding of manufacturing operations. As a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business with 30+ years of experience, we deliver the mission-focused discipline that manufacturers need. We serve manufacturing operations across San Antonio, Houston, Dallas-Fort Worth, Corpus Christi, El Paso, and throughout Texas.
Texas coverage
Cybersecurity for Manufacturing Across Texas
Texas manufacturing stretches from petrochemical and industrial plants along the Houston Ship Channel and aerospace suppliers in Dallas–Fort Worth to automotive suppliers around San Antonio, cross-border operations in El Paso and the Rio Grande Valley, and fabrication shops near Corpus Christi. Ransomware that reaches the plant floor stops production. CoreRecon protects Texas manufacturers across IT and OT, and helps DoD suppliers meet CMMC.
Texas metro areas
Manufacturing Cybersecurity in Texas Metro Areas
CoreRecon protects manufacturers in every major Texas market, with engineers who can be on site when you need them and a 24/7 SOC monitoring your systems around the clock.
Houston
Petrochemical, plastics and energy-equipment manufacturing along the Houston Ship Channel and across the Gulf Coast.
Dallas–Fort Worth
Aerospace and defense production, including F-35 manufacturing in Fort Worth, plus electronics and industrial suppliers across Dallas, Fort Worth and Arlington.
Austin & Central Texas
Semiconductor fabs, electric-vehicle production and the suppliers growing around them.
San Antonio
Toyota’s Texas truck plant, its on-site suppliers and a growing aerospace and advanced-manufacturing base.
Plano, McKinney & Collin County
Electronics, defense and advanced-manufacturing suppliers in one of the fastest-growing areas of Texas. See also McKinney.
Corpus Christi & the Coastal Bend
CoreRecon’s home base, with refining, chemicals, plastics and steel production across the Coastal Bend.
El Paso
Cross-border manufacturing tied to Ciudad Juárez, where plants and suppliers share systems and data across the border.
Rio Grande Valley
Cross-border manufacturing and suppliers linked to Reynosa and Matamoros.
Beyond Texas
Manufacturing Cybersecurity Across the United States
CoreRecon’s security program for manufacturers works wherever your offices, sites and customers are. We protect plants nationwide through our 24/7 Security Operations Center, remote managed IT and on-site engagements, and we currently serve clients in states including North Carolina, Colorado, Florida and California, as well as Guam.
For multi-state organizations, we align your program with CMMC and NIST SP 800-171 for defense suppliers, IEC 62443 and NIST CSF 2.0, plus the breach-notification laws of each state where you operate, so one security program covers every location. Wherever you are, you call and an engineer helps you right away.
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Why is manufacturing the top target for ransomware?
Manufacturers cannot afford production downtime, making them more likely to pay ransoms quickly. Connected OT systems create exploitable attack paths, and many manufacturers have limited cybersecurity resources relative to their risk exposure.
How does CoreRecon protect production floor systems?
We implement network segmentation between IT and OT, deploy OT-aware monitoring, configure industrial firewalls, and establish change management controls — all designed to protect production without disrupting operations.
Do defense manufacturers need CMMC certification?
Yes. Any manufacturer handling Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) under DoD contracts must achieve CMMC Level 2 certification. CoreRecon provides complete CMMC readiness services, including gap assessments, SPRS scoring, and implementation support.
Can CoreRecon manage IT for multi-plant operations?
Yes. We manage IT infrastructure across multiple manufacturing facilities with centralized security policies, consistent configurations, and site-specific optimizations for different production environments.
What should manufacturers prioritize for cybersecurity?
Start with network segmentation between IT and OT, implement MFA across all remote access, deploy endpoint detection and response, establish incident response plans, and implement regular backup and recovery testing.
Which Texas cities does CoreRecon serve for manufacturing cybersecurity?
CoreRecon serves manufacturers across Texas, including Houston, Dallas–Fort Worth, Austin & Central Texas, San Antonio, Plano, McKinney & Collin County, Corpus Christi & the Coastal Bend, El Paso and Rio Grande Valley. Our engineers provide on-site support where needed, and our 24/7 SOC monitors every client remotely.
Does CoreRecon work with manufacturers outside of Texas?
Yes. CoreRecon protects manufacturers nationwide through 24/7 SOC monitoring, remote managed IT and on-site engagements, and serves clients in states including North Carolina, Colorado, Florida and California, as well as Guam. We align your program with CMMC and NIST SP 800-171 for defense suppliers, IEC 62443 and NIST CSF 2.0.
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Protect Your Manufacturing Operations Today
Production downtime from a cyberattack can cost your business millions. CoreRecon delivers the security your manufacturing operations need. Contact us at (800) 955-2596 or request a free consultation.