Disaster Recovery for Manufacturing: Keep the Shop Floor Running (Even After a Cyberattack) | Ep 97

In this episode of Stimulus Tech Talk, Nathan Whittacre discusses the critical aspects of disaster preparedness and business continuity, especially within the manufacturing process. They emphasize effective system recovery and data recovery strategies that are crucial for maintaining business protection. This conversation highlights key considerations for IT management in ensuring resilience against disruptions.You’ll learn the biggest risks manufacturers face (ransomware, downtime, compliance), why “one small thing” like Wi-Fi or a label printer can shut down a line, and the practical steps to build a disaster recovery plan that actually works: high availability, isolated backups, offsite recovery, network segmentation, and even “paper mode” processes when technology fails.In this episode: - Why manufacturing environments mix old + new tech (and why that’s risky)- How ransomware can cripple production and expose IP (CAD drawings, designs)- The “label printer problem” that can stop an entire operation- What a solid disaster recovery stack looks like (HA servers, snapshots, offsite backups)- How to handle legacy systems safely (segmentation + restricted access)- Who should be involved in the plan (CEO, engineering, ops, finance, vendors)Need help assessing your manufacturing network and disaster recovery readiness?Book a discovery call with Stimulus Technologies and schedule a network assessment.Visit Stimulus Technologies at: https://www.stimulustech.com/