Safe I.T. for Manufacturing

Keep production safe, compliant, and online. Kearns Technology Inc. (KTI) delivers Zero Trust, OT‑aware security and resilience that respects maintenance windows and throughput.

What “SAFE I.T.” means
Segment everything • Authenticate every identity • Fortify data & backups • Evidence on demand.

Designed for mixed IT + OT plants: respect process safety, minimize downtime, and meet standards without throttling output.

Why choose SAFE I.T. for your business

Top 10 Items of Concern & How KTI Helps

Threats are faster, supply chains are tighter, and buyers demand proof. SAFE I.T. keeps your lines running, your data protected, and your audits boring.
  • Contain attacks without stopping production
  • Prove resilience with immutable backups & tests
  • Respect maintenance windows & safety interlocks
  • Map controls to IEC 62443/NIST/CMMC

Ransomware & Business Interruption

Smarter 2026 attacker playbooks jump air‑gaps and target safety systems. Every minute down hits OEE, revenue, and reputation.
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24×7 MDR/XDR with human‑led triage (SOC).
Immutable, offline backups + quarterly restore drills.
Runbooks for isolate→eradicate→recover within RTO/RPO

OT/IT Convergence & Network Segmentation

Flat networks amplify blast radius. Micro segments and least privilege keep lines running while containing incidents.
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• Zero Trust zones for ICS/SCADA/IIoT.
• East–West visibility & anomaly detection.
• Brokered vendor access with per session recording.

Legacy ICS/SCADA Patching & Vulnerability Mgmt

Unpatchable PLCs & Windows 7 HMIs persist. Virtual patching and safe maintenance windows reduce risk without stoppage.

• Passive discovery and risk based prioritization
• Virtual patching + compensating controls
• Maintenance orchestration with rollback plans

Zero Trust Identity: MFA / SSO / PAM

Compromised identity is still #1. Phishing resistant MFA and just in time privileges shrink attack windows.

• Unified SSO + FIDO2/Number match MFA
• PAM for admins/OEMs; vaulting & session control
• Joiner/Mover/Leaver automation & access reviews

Standards & Audits (IEC 62443, NIST 800‑82, CMMC)

Buyers now ask for proof: controls mapped, tested, and evidenced. Fast track readiness and pass audits with less pain.

• Readiness gap assessments & POA&M
• Policy kits, evidence automation, control mapping
• Internal audit prep and external audit support

Asset Discovery & Continuous Monitoring (OT & IT)

You can’t secure what you don’t see. Real time inventory, SBOMs, and behavior baselines underpin every decision.

• Passive discovery (no plant disruption)
• SBOM import and vulnerability correlation
• Behavior baselining with anomaly alerting

AI/ML on the Shop Floor: Safety & IP Protection

Copilots, vision AI, and edge inference boost yield—but risk IP leakage and model drift without guardrails.

• Tenant isolated AI with policy guardrails & DLP
• Data lineage, drift monitoring, and audit trails
• Redaction & policy for prompts and PLC code

Third‑Party & Remote Vendor Access Governance

OEMs & integrators need access—securely. Approvals, time boxing, and full audit trails are non negotiable.

• Just in time access with approvals
• Keystroke/session recording, tamper proof logs
• Device posture checks + network allow listing

Data Protection, Sovereignty & Retention

Customers and regulators expect provable resilience. Backups must be immutable, tested, and jurisdiction aware.

• 3 2 1 1 0 backup strategy with immutability
• Geo fenced storage aligned to sovereignty needs
• Automated DR tests + RTO/RPO dashboards

Incident Response & OT‑Specific Tabletop Exercises

When—not if—an event hits, clarity saves hours. Pre built playbooks and practiced teams compress MTTR.

• IR retainers with guaranteed SLA
• Tabletop simulations for OT scenarios
• After action reviews and control hardening

Let’s tailor SAFE I.T. to your plants and maintenance windows.

Customer Testimonials

Some of North America’s most nimble and efficient companies have chosen KTI

    Nader Soudah

    VP, Global Channel Company Cyrebro

    I have worked with KTI on numerous projects over the years. They are highly skilled in data center management and security. The team has been extremely resourceful and have provided us and our clients with exceptional service. Highly recommend.

      Chris Halas

      Partner, Grenadier Group Inc.

      Their team is professional, responsive, and always willing to go above and beyond to ensure our needs are met. We highly recommend KTI to any organization looking for a reliable and skilled IT partner.

        Raymond Emes

        Balluchon Raymond Restaurant

        I can't say enough good things about KTI. They have been a lifesaver for my restaurant. Our POS and computers were constantly causing a lot of problems for our business. But, with KTI, all of our issues were quickly and efficiently resolved. They are knowledgeable, professional, and always go above and beyond and I am so grateful for their excellent service. Thank you, KTI!

          Gabriel Bonenfant

          VP Operations, Ideal Warehouse

          KTI has been a great partner in optimizing our Azure environment, delivering cost reductions tailored to our specific needs, and for their exceptional response time. Their expertise and dedication to excellence are evident in the substantial savings and performance enhancements we’ve experienced. We highly recommend KTI for their unparalleled Azure optimization services.