Plant-floor networks for manufacturers
Segment production equipment from office systems, secure vendor remote access, and plan reliable coverage across the plant floor.
Factories increasingly connect machines, controllers, cameras, and sensors to the network. Many of those devices run old software that cannot be updated easily, and in many plants they share a network with office computers and email. One infected laptop can then reach the equipment that keeps production running.
We design networks that separate production equipment from business systems, give each zone only the connections it needs, and provide secure remote access for equipment vendors without opening the plant to the internet. Coverage planning makes sure the floor, warehouse, and offices stay connected.
Things to keep in mind
- Coordinate network changes with production schedules and equipment vendors.
- Older equipment may need compensating controls if it cannot be updated.
- Keep a tested plan for restoring production systems after an incident.
How it works
Survey the plant
Map machines, controllers, cameras, and connections across the floor, warehouse, and offices.
Design zones
Separate production, office, camera, and guest networks with rules between them.
Secure vendor access
Give equipment vendors controlled, logged remote access instead of permanent open connections.
Document and maintain
Record the design, devices, and access rules so changes do not undo the protection.
Frequently asked questions
Will segmentation interrupt production?
Changes are planned in stages, scheduled around production, and include rollback steps.
Can vendors still support our machines remotely?
Yes, through controlled remote access that is logged and limited to their equipment.
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