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Here are 5 important IT security checks every manufacturing business should perform regularly.
5 IT Security Checks Every Manufacturing Business
Modern manufacturing businesses depend on IT for ERP, production systems, engineering files, email, networks and business communication. A single IT or security problem can quickly lead to downtime, data loss and productivity issues.
1. Check Your Firewall
Your firewall is the first line of defense between your business network and the internet.
A proper backup plan helps your business recover faster and avoid losing critical information.
Make sure:
- Firewall firmware is updated
- Unused rules are removed
- VPN access is secure
- Remote access is properly controlled
- Security alerts are being monitored
2. Test Your Backups
Having a backup is not enough.
You need to know whether your data can actually be restored when required.
Check whether:
- Backups are completing successfully
- Critical servers are included
- Backup failures generate alerts
- Backups are stored separately
- Restore testing is performed regularly
A failed or untested backup can become a serious business risk during ransomware, hardware failure or accidental data deletion.
3. Secure Employee Accounts
Employee accounts are common targets for phishing and credential theft.
Enable Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) wherever appropriate, especially for:
- Microsoft 365
- VPN
- Administrator accounts
- Cloud applications
Also review old employee accounts and unnecessary administrator access.
4. Monitor Your Network and Servers
Don’t wait for employees to tell you that something is wrong.
Proactive monitoring can help identify:
- Server failures
- Storage problems
- Network outages
- High resource usage
- Device failures
- Connectivity issues
Early detection can help prevent a small technical problem from becoming a major business disruption.
5. Review Your IT Infrastructure Regularly
Your IT environment changes as your business grows.
New computers, servers, software, users, branches and network devices can introduce new risks.
A regular IT Health Check should review your:
Network + Firewall + Servers + Backup + Cybersecurity + User Access + IT Assets
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