We do mostly commercial and workboat repair. Why does CMMC matter to us?▼
If you take even one Navy repair job or a subcontract from a defense prime, the contract can flow down DFARS 252.204-7012 and, as the phase-in continues, a CMMC level requirement. The files from that job then need protection under NIST SP 800-171. Many mixed yards solve this by scoping a small controlled environment for the defense work, rather than treating the whole property as in scope. That lets the commercial side keep running normally while you stay eligible for Navy work. Your contracting officer or prime will tell you which level the contract requires; we help you meet it.
Do we need Microsoft 365 GCC High?▼
It depends on what your contracts require and what data you hold. GCC High is built for organizations handling CUI and export-controlled data, and it supports the DFARS incident reporting and data residency expectations many primes look for. Commercial Microsoft 365 can work for some defense work, but it often leaves gaps an assessor will question. We review your contracts and data flows first, then recommend the smallest setup that meets them. If GCC High is the answer, we handle licensing through an authorized reseller, migration and the configuration that makes it worth paying for.
Our design models are huge. Can you make the design office faster?▼
Usually, yes. Slow ship design is often a mix of underpowered workstations, model databases on a tired file server, and a network link that was never meant for hull blocks. We look at where the time goes: opening, saving, regenerating drawings or syncing between sites. Then we fix the bottleneck, whether that means new GPUs and memory, faster storage near the designers, or a better connection to a second office. We also set up nightly backups of the model databases with restore tests, so a corrupted project doesn't cost a week of rework.
Can you secure our cranes, welding systems and dock controls?▼
We secure the IT side and the boundary around that equipment. That means finding what is connected, putting it on its own network segment, controlling remote access by vendors and watching traffic at the edge. We do not reprogram crane controllers, PLCs or welding power sources. Changes inside that equipment go through the OEM or your controls contractor, and we coordinate with them so a security fix doesn't disrupt a lift or a weld procedure. That split keeps the equipment warranty intact and keeps safety-critical decisions with the people who built the machine.
Foreign nationals work in our yard. How does that affect ITAR data?▼
If your vessel drawings or technical data are controlled under ITAR, giving a foreign person access can count as an export, even inside your own building. That covers employees, subcontractors and visiting vendor reps. We set up folder permissions, group membership and logging so only cleared U.S. persons or people covered by a license can open controlled files. Who qualifies and whether a license is needed is a legal question for your export compliance lead and counsel. Our job is to make sure the system enforces their decision and records who opened what.
What happens if we get hit during an availability?▼
First we contain it: isolate affected machines, disable compromised accounts and preserve logs so the facts aren't lost. If CUI may be involved, DFARS 252.204-7012 requires a report to the DoD within 72 hours of discovery, along with preserving system images for at least 90 days. Your counsel and the prime decide on notification; we gather the technical details they need to make that call. Then we restore from clean backups, starting with the systems the waterfront needs to keep working. Our engineers handle active incidents with after-hours emergency response, so a breach discovered at night doesn't sit until morning.
Do you provide Shipbuilding & Ship Repair IT Services in Houston and nearby areas?▼
Yes. LayerLogix is based in the Greater Houston area and delivers shipbuilding & ship repair IT services to businesses across Houston and the surrounding communities, including The Woodlands, Spring, Katy, Sugar Land, Conroe, Cypress, and Pearland. For most Houston-area clients we can be on-site the same day when something needs hands-on attention, and our help desk is available during business hours, with after-hours emergency support. Call 713-571-2390 to check coverage for your specific address.
What does Shipbuilding & Ship Repair IT Services cost for a Houston business?▼
Pricing depends on your size and what you need, so we do not publish a one-size-fits-all number — but Houston businesses generally pay a flat, predictable monthly fee rather than surprise hourly bills. We start with a free, no-obligation assessment of your current setup, then give you a clear quote in plain English with no hidden costs. That way you know exactly what you are getting and what it costs before you commit.