Manufacturing

Move Your Manufacturing Forward with Tailored IT Services

Selecting the right IT partner can significantly advance your business and provide exceptional support.

Managed IT Service for Manufacturing

Manufacturers in 2025 face a rapidly evolving landscape of digital transformation, cybersecurity threats, and stringent regulatory oversight. Managed Service Providers (MSPs) play a crucial role in helping manufacturers maintain operational efficiency, secure their digital infrastructure, and comply with a complex web of federal compliance requirements.

We outline the core services we offer to the manufacturing sector and detail the key compliance areas that must be addressed.

Some of the Manufacturers We Work With

Core Management IT Services Tailored to Manufacturing

IT Infrastructure Management​

As your dedicated IT Partner, we will work with you to manage your IT network.

  • Network monitoring and maintenance
  • Server and endpoint management
  • Cloud migration and hybrid cloud support
  • Remote access and VPN configuration
  • Hardware purchases
Cybersecurity Services

To ensure the safety of your business, we will collaborate with you to install and configure our comprehensive suite of cybersecurity services.

  • 24/7 Threat monitoring, detection, and response (MDR)
  • Multi-factor Authentication (MFA/2FA)
  • Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR)
  • Vulnerability Management
  • Firewall and intrusion prevention
  • Web and Email Defense Services
Data Backup and Disaster Recovery​

We take data backup and disaster recovery very seriously. We ensure the right type of data backup to meet your business needs.

  • Automated backups
  • Business continuity planning
  • Disaster recovery as a service​
Remote and End-user Support​

As your dedicated team of IT professionals, you will have access to our three-tiered support system, which includes in-house and remote assistance, as well as our field service team and server engineers.

  • 24/7 technical support
  • Remote troubleshooting
  • One-site support
  • Project support
Cloud and SaaS Management​

Effective management of cloud and SaaS is crucial for businesses aiming to optimize their operations. Maintaining oversight, tracking usage, and ensuring data integrity are vital aspects of this management.

  • Microsoft 365 and Google Workspace
  • Cloud storage
  • License and subscription management
Compliance Management​

Compliance management is crucial for businesses to ensure adherence to legal, regulatory, and industry standards. The right IT partner can streamline this process.

  • Dedicated Compliance Management Tool
  • Dedicated Security Professional
  • Services that meet compliance requirements

Key Compliance Requirements for Manufacturers

NIST Cybersecurity Framework (800-171)

The purpose of NIST 800-171 is to protect the confidentiality of Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) in non-federal systems and organizations, particularly for those organizations that work with or partner with government entities. 

There are a total of 17 control families in the framework. They are briefly described below. 

  1. Access Control (AC)
    Establishes who can access systems and data, and under what conditions, to ensure only authorized users can interact with CUI.
  2. Awareness and Training (AT)
    Ensures personnel are trained to recognize and respond to cybersecurity threats and understand their responsibilities in protecting CUI.
  3. Audit and Accountability (AU)
    Requires logging of system activity and monitoring to detect and respond to inappropriate or unauthorized actions.
  4. Assessment, Authorization, and Monitoring (CA)
    Mandates regular security assessments and continuous monitoring to ensure systems remain secure and compliant.
  5. Configuration Management (CM)
    Controls changes to system configurations to prevent unauthorized or unintended alterations that could compromise security.
  6. Identification and Authentication (IA)
    Requires verification of user identities before granting access to systems, using secure methods like passwords or multi-factor authentication.
  7. Incident Response (IR)
    Establishes procedures for detecting, reporting, and responding to cybersecurity incidents to minimize damage and recover quickly.
  8. Maintenance (MA)
    Ensures that system maintenance is performed securely, including remote maintenance, and prevents unauthorized maintenance.
  9. Media Protection (MP)
    Protects digital and physical media containing CUI from unauthorized access, use, or disposal.
  10. Physical and Environmental Protection (PE)
    Secures physical access to systems and facilities to prevent unauthorized access or damage from environmental hazards.
  11. Planning (PL)
    Requires the development and maintenance of security plans that define system boundaries, environments, and roles.
  12. Personnel Security (PS)
    Ensures that individuals with access to CUI are trustworthy and that access is revoked promptly when it is no longer needed.
  13. Risk Assessment (RA)
    Identifies and evaluates risks to organizational operations and assets, and implements measures to mitigate them.
  14. System and Services Acquisition (SA)
    Ensures that security requirements are included in the acquisition of systems and services, including third-party vendors.
  15. System and Communications Protection (SC)
    Protects data in transit and at rest, and ensures secure communication channels and system boundaries.
  16. System and Information Integrity (SI)
    Monitors systems for flaws and malicious activity, and ensures timely updates and corrections to maintain integrity.
  17. Supply Chain Risk Management (SR)
    Manages risks associated with third-party suppliers and service providers that could impact the confidentiality of CUI.
CMMC 2.0

The purpose of the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) 2.0 is to ensure Defense Industrial Base (DIB) contractors protect Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) and Federal Contract Information (FCI) through a tiered cybersecurity maturity level. 

There are three levels of requirements in the CMMC 2.0 structure. They are briefly described below. 

Level 1: Foundational

  • 17 practices aligned with FAR 52.204-21
  • Focus: Protecting Federal Contract Information (FCI)
  • Annual self-assessment required

Level 2: Advanced

  • 110 practices aligned with NIST SP 800-171 Rev. 3
  • Focus: Protecting Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI)
  • Triennial third-party assessment by a C3PAO for prioritized acquisitions
  • Annual self-assessment for non-prioritized acquisitions 

Level 3: Expert

  • Based on NIST SP 800-172
  • Focus: Protecting CUI from Advanced Persistent Threats (APTs)
  • Government-led assessments (e.g., by DCMA DIBCAC)

We have certified CMMC professional technicians on staff. 

TAB Compliance Manager

A compliance framework is essential for meeting regulatory requirements and avoiding costly penalties and fines. A framework helps organizations maintain their reputation and client trust while also improving their overall efficiency and effectiveness by streamlining processes, reducing costs, and enhancing accountability and transparency. Maintaining a framework can be difficult, including documenting and implementing organizational processes and procedures that need to be maintained to ensure organizations adhere to internal rules and external regulations. That’s why businesses need our Compliance Manager. TAB has Certified CMMC Professionals on staff to assist you with this process.