OT/ICS Cybersecurity, ERP Support, and CMMC for Texas Manufacturers

Manufacturing IT Services

Texas manufacturing has its own IT discipline — IT/OT segmentation, OT-aware cybersecurity that does not break production, deep ERP expertise across SAP/Dynamics/NetSuite/Plex/Epicor, multi-site connectivity that keeps multiple plants operational, hurricane-aware business continuity along the Gulf Coast, and (for the defense supply chain across Fort Worth, Arlington, San Antonio, and Bay Area Houston) CMMC 2.0 compliance. LayerLogix delivers managed IT and cybersecurity for Texas manufacturers without the $500K specialist consultancy bill. We bring deep IT and security capability for the business side, real OT awareness on the operations side, and the engineering judgment to know which systems we should not touch.

SOC 2 Compliant
24/7 Support
30+ Years Experience

What We Offer

Comprehensive solutions tailored for Houston-area businesses

IT/OT Segmentation

Plant-floor cybersecurity starts with proper IT/OT segmentation. We design and operate the segmentation between your enterprise IT environment (ERP, email, file shares) and your OT environment (PLCs, SCADA, HMI, robotics, MES, historians) using ISA/IEC 62443 zone-and-conduit principles. Privileged Access Management (PAM) enforces the boundary; jump hosts mediate every cross-zone interaction.

OT-Aware Cybersecurity

OT environments cannot tolerate the same security controls as IT — agent-based EDR, aggressive patching, and active scanning can take down production. We deploy OT-aware monitoring (passive network sensors, asset discovery, anomaly detection) that protects without disrupting. We work with the legacy systems Texas plants actually run: Rockwell, Siemens, GE Proficy, Honeywell, Wonderware, OSIsoft PI.

ERP Implementation & Support

Deep expertise with the ERP platforms manufacturing actually runs: SAP S/4HANA, Microsoft Dynamics 365, NetSuite, Plex, Epicor, Infor, Sage 100/300/X3, and ProcessPro. We handle implementation, integration with shop floor systems, security hardening, and the day-to-day support that keeps the business running.

CMMC for Defense Suppliers

Manufacturers in the DoD supply chain — particularly across Fort Worth, Arlington, San Antonio, and Bay Area Houston — are now in scope of CMMC 2.0. We deliver CMMC-aligned managed services, NIST 800-171 control implementation, SSP authoring, and DIBCAC pre-assessment for Texas defense suppliers, with PAM as the foundational control that satisfies multiple CMMC practices simultaneously.

Multi-Site Connectivity

Multi-plant manufacturing requires reliable connectivity across geographically diverse sites — often including remote facilities with limited ISP options. We design SD-WAN architectures with cellular failover, secure site-to-site VPN, and centralized monitoring so headquarters has visibility into every facility.

Hurricane & Disaster Recovery

Texas manufacturing operations need hurricane-aware business continuity planning — particularly along the Gulf Coast. Documented RTO/RPO targets, immutable backup with NinjaRMM/Dropsuite, geographically diverse failover, and tested annual tabletop exercises that include OT recovery scenarios.

Why Choose LayerLogix?

Serving businesses throughout the Greater Houston area including Houston, The Woodlands, Conroe, Sugar Land, Clear Lake, Beaumont, Dallas, Fort Worth, Arlington, San Antonio, Midland.

Stop Ransomware Before It Reaches the Plant Floor

Ransomware that pivots from IT to OT is the operational nightmare scenario for manufacturers. Privileged Access Management (PAM) blocks ransomware on the IT side; rigorous segmentation and OT-aware monitoring catch anything that tries to cross. We deploy both.

Production Uptime

Production downtime is measured in dollars per minute for most manufacturers. Proactive monitoring across IT and selected OT environments, redundant connectivity, tested failover, and 24/7 incident response keep operations moving.

CMMC Without a $500K Consulting Bill

Defense supply chain CMMC consulting from boutique RPOs runs $200K-$500K+ for a Level 2 engagement. We deliver CMMC-aligned managed services with the same control coverage at SMB pricing — and with PAM, MFA, and FIPS-validated encryption already built into the managed services baseline.

ERP That Actually Works

Manufacturing ERP is where most generic MSPs fail — they have never deployed Plex or Epicor and they cannot tune SAP. We have. The integration between ERP, MES, shop floor systems, EDI, and customer portals is the work that determines whether your operations actually run.

A Single Throat to Choke

When IT, OT, ERP, and connectivity are split across four vendors, every issue becomes a finger-pointing exercise. We unify them — with the engineering judgment to know which problems we own and which require a vendor specialist (and we manage that relationship for you).

Our Process

1
Discovery — full asset inventory across enterprise IT, ERP, OT/ICS, MES, multi-site connectivity, and cloud
2
IT/OT architecture review — map current segmentation, identify zone/conduit gaps per ISA/IEC 62443, document data flows between ERP and shop floor
3
IT cybersecurity baseline — MFA, conditional access, EDR, and Privileged Access Management (PAM) across enterprise IT
4
OT cybersecurity baseline — passive OT network monitoring, asset discovery, anomaly detection at the IT/OT boundary
5
ERP support model — assess current ERP installation, document customizations and integrations, establish managed support model with appropriate vendor escalation paths
6
CMMC alignment (where applicable) — for defense suppliers, CMMC 2.0 readiness assessment, NIST 800-171 control implementation, SSP authoring
7
Multi-site connectivity — SD-WAN architecture, cellular failover, secure site-to-site VPN, centralized monitoring
8
Disaster recovery — documented BCP/DR with RTO/RPO targets, immutable backup with NinjaRMM/Dropsuite, geographically diverse failover, annual tested tabletop exercise including OT scenarios
9
24/7 monitoring & response — managed detection and response across IT and selected OT environments with manufacturing-aware playbooks
10
Quarterly executive briefings — vCIO / vCISO reporting to plant leadership and corporate executives on threat landscape, CMMC posture, ERP operational health, and program maturity

Frequently Asked Questions

Do you actually understand operational technology (OT) and ICS environments?
Yes — and we know which systems we should not touch. OT environments use different protocols (Modbus, EtherNet/IP, Profinet, OPC), have very different patching realities, and have very different failure modes than enterprise IT. We deploy IT-side controls (MFA, EDR, PAM, conditional access) on the business network, OT-aware passive monitoring at the IT/OT boundary, and we partner with your control systems engineers or OEM service providers for changes inside the control system network. We do not pretend a Rockwell PLC is a Dell server.
Can you support our SAP / Dynamics / NetSuite / Plex / Epicor environment?
Yes — across all of them. We have managed IT engagements for Texas manufacturers running each of these ERP platforms, plus the integrations they typically need: shop floor (MES) systems, EDI, customer portals, financial integrations, and shipping/logistics platforms. For deep ERP customization work we partner with the ERP vendor or a specialist consultancy; for everything else (security, infrastructure, integration, daily operations support) we own it.
Are you a CMMC-Certified Third-Party Assessor (C3PAO)?
No — and you do not want your MSP to be your assessor. The CMMC ecosystem deliberately separates the work of preparing for certification (Registered Practitioner Organizations and managed IT providers like LayerLogix) from the work of certifying you (C3PAOs). We get you ready, and we partner with C3PAOs when the formal assessment cycle starts. Most defense suppliers reach Level 2 readiness in 6-12 months with our managed services baseline plus PAM, MFA, and FIPS-validated encryption.
How does Privileged Access Management (PAM) help a manufacturer?
PAM is the highest-leverage technical control for manufacturing IT. It blocks ransomware before it executes (default deny posture), provides a hard control on what can run on engineering workstations and shop floor PCs, satisfies multiple CMMC NIST 800-171 controls in a single deployment (3.1.5, 3.1.7, 3.4.6, 3.4.8, 3.13.4), and dramatically reduces the risk that a compromised business endpoint pivots toward systems that touch OT.
Can you support multi-plant operations across Texas?
Yes. We support multi-site Texas manufacturers with SD-WAN architecture, centralized monitoring, regional on-site response from our Texas footprint, and unified vCIO/vCISO leadership across all sites. We currently support manufacturers across Houston, the DFW Metroplex (especially Fort Worth/Arlington defense suppliers), and the I-35 corridor.
How much does this cost for a typical Texas manufacturer?
For a 50-200 employee Texas manufacturer, expect $135-$245 per user per month for full managed IT including PAM, OT-aware monitoring at the IT/OT boundary, ERP support, and 24/7 coverage. CMMC-aligned engagements for defense suppliers typically add $1,500-$5,000 per month for the additional control coverage and documentation. Multi-site engagements scale per location.

Ready to Get Started?

Contact LayerLogix today for a free consultation. We serve businesses throughout Houston, The Woodlands, Conroe, and the surrounding Greater Houston area.