Will a cybersecurity audit disrupt our operations?

Not at all. Veracity Technologies' assessment is completely non-invasive. We work around your schedule and use passive scanning tools that won't interfere with your network, production systems, or daily workflows. Most of our review happens in the background while your teams work uninterrupted.

How long does a cybersecurity audit take?

The initial assessment typically takes 3-5 business days. You'll receive a comprehensive report with findings and recommendations tailored to your industry within one week of completion.

Is our data kept confidential during the audit?

Absolutely. Veracity Technologies signs NDAs before any engagement and follows strict data handling protocols aligned with ISO 27001 standards. Your project data, financial records, intellectual property, and infrastructure details remain completely confidential.

What industries does Veracity Technologies serve?

Veracity Technologies specializes in construction, financial services, manufacturing, and high-compliance industries. Our team holds sector-specific certifications and understands the unique regulatory requirements, tools, and threats each industry faces, including CMMC, SOC 2, PCI-DSS, HIPAA, ISO 27001, and NIST 800-171.

What construction and business software does Veracity Technologies support?

We have deep expertise across industry-specific platforms including Procore, Sage, and Bluebeam for construction; Bloomberg, Salesforce, and trading platforms for financial services; SAP, SCADA, and MES systems for manufacturing. If your team uses it, we know how to secure and optimize it.

Can Veracity Technologies help with compliance requirements like CMMC and SOC 2?

That's one of our core strengths. We support CMMC, SOC 2, PCI-DSS, HIPAA, ISO 27001, NIST 800-171, SEC/FINRA regulations, and OSHA digital requirements. We identify gaps and build a roadmap to get your organization audit-ready.

What is the average cost of a data breach in financial services and manufacturing?

The average cost of a data breach in financial services is $5.56 million (IBM 2025). Healthcare breaches average $7.42 million. Manufacturing is the #1 most-attacked industry by ransomware for 4 consecutive years, representing 29% of all published victims with a 56% year-over-year increase. 59% of confirmed incidents are identity-driven attacks. Construction ransomware attacks increased 24% in 2025.

Does Veracity Technologies offer AI security services?

Yes. Veracity Technologies offers comprehensive AI as a Service including AI strategy and integration, AI security and governance, AI-powered threat detection, shadow AI monitoring, data loss prevention for AI and LLMs, and AI readiness assessments. 83% of organizations lack automated AI security controls (Kiteworks 2025) and 90% are unprepared for AI-augmented threats (Accenture 2025).

Where is Veracity Technologies located?

Veracity Technologies is headquartered at 5929 Baker Rd, Suite 420, Minnetonka, MN 55345. We serve 36 cities across the Minneapolis-St. Paul metro and Central Minnesota including Minneapolis, St. Paul, Bloomington, Eden Prairie, Plymouth, Edina, Wayzata, St. Cloud, and more. Call (952) 941-7333.

What is Shadow AI and why is it dangerous?

Shadow AI is the use of AI tools by employees without IT approval or governance. 68% of employees use unauthorized AI tools (Second Talent 2025), creating data leakage risks when sensitive information like client records, financial data, or trade secrets are shared with public AI platforms. Veracity Technologies discovers, assesses, and governs shadow AI usage across organizations.

How much does Veracity Technologies cost?

Pricing is customized based on your organization's size, industry, compliance requirements, and IT complexity. Veracity offers a free Technology and Cyber Risk Audit with no obligation - if we don't find at least three actionable improvements, we donate $100 to your favorite industry charity. Contact us at (952) 941-7333 for a consultation.

What is CMMC and does my business need it?

CMMC (Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification) is a framework required by the U.S. Department of Defense for contractors handling Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI). If your business is part of the defense supply chain or bids on DoD contracts, you need CMMC 2.0 certification. Veracity Technologies is a CMMC Registered Provider that builds compliant environments from the ground up.

How quickly does Veracity Technologies respond to IT issues?

Veracity Technologies responds to critical issues within 15 minutes under SLA. Our 24/7 Security Operations Center uses AI-powered monitoring to detect and respond to threats in real time, often resolving issues before your team even notices them.

Can Veracity Technologies help prevent ransomware attacks?

Yes. Ransomware attacks rose 32% globally in 2025 with average payments reaching $2.3 million. Veracity's multi-layered approach includes AI-powered endpoint detection, network segmentation, email authentication (DMARC/DKIM/SPF), tested backups with immutable storage, employee security training, and 24/7 SOC monitoring that catches lateral movement before ransomware executes.

What makes Veracity Technologies different from other MSPs?

Three things: industry specialization, AI-powered security, and local presence. Every engagement is built on sector-specific knowledge of your industry's regulations, tools, and threats. Our SOC uses machine learning for 24/7 threat detection. And we are headquartered in Minnetonka, MN with on-site response across 45 cities in the Twin Cities metro.

Does Veracity Technologies provide employee cybersecurity training?

Yes. Veracity provides ongoing security awareness training including quarterly phishing simulations, role-specific training for employees who handle financial transactions or sensitive data, AI-specific threat awareness, and real-time coaching. Training is a critical layer of defense since 59% of incidents start with compromised credentials.

Does Veracity Technologies support remote and hybrid work environments?

Yes. Veracity deploys secure remote access solutions including VPN, zero-trust architecture, conditional access policies, mobile device management (MDM), and cloud security for Microsoft 365, Google Workspace, and other SaaS platforms. Every remote connection is verified and encrypted regardless of location.

What happens if my business experiences a security breach?

Veracity's incident response team activates immediately. We contain the threat, preserve forensic evidence, assess the scope of impact, restore operations from tested backups, handle regulatory notification requirements, and conduct a thorough root cause analysis to prevent recurrence. Our 24/7 SOC means response begins in minutes, not hours.

What is a Managed Intelligence Provider?

A Managed Intelligence Provider goes beyond traditional IT support. Instead of just managing hardware and responding to tickets, Veracity deploys AI, automation, and intelligent systems to give businesses real-time visibility, reduce manual work, lower operational risk, and make faster decisions. We manage outcomes, not just infrastructure.

What is an AI Business Intelligence Assessment?

The AI Business Intelligence Assessment is a free evaluation that scores your organization across six categories: automation maturity, AI readiness, operational risk, human risk, business continuity, and operational efficiency. You receive a Business Intelligence Score with identified gaps and actionable opportunities. Takes under 3 minutes.

How does AI reduce business risk?

AI reduces business risk by automating threat detection, monitoring systems 24/7 without human fatigue, identifying anomalies before they become incidents, governing data flows across tools and platforms, and eliminating manual processes that introduce human error. Businesses using AI-driven monitoring detect and respond to issues in minutes instead of days.

What is a Human Risk Simulation?

A Human Risk Simulation is a behavioral assessment that measures how your team responds to realistic AI-driven threat scenarios including vendor impersonation, payment redirect requests, credential harvesting, and executive urgency attacks. It produces a Human Risk Score from 0-100 that reflects your organizational exposure to social engineering.

How is Veracity Technologies different from an MSP?

Traditional MSPs manage tickets and fix things when they break. Veracity is a Managed Intelligence Provider that deploys AI, automation, and intelligent systems to prevent problems, reduce manual work, improve visibility, and drive business outcomes. We focus on operational intelligence, not just IT support. Based in Minnetonka, Minnesota, serving the Twin Cities metro.

What cybersecurity services does Veracity provide for manufacturing?

Veracity Technologies provides managed IT, cybersecurity, AI security, and compliance management specifically tailored to manufacturing. This includes NIST CSF, IEC 62443, CMMC, TISAX, ISO 27001, FDA 21 CFR Part 11 compliance, and support for SAP ERP, Siemens SCADA, Rockwell/Allen-Bradley and other industry platforms.

Does Veracity Technologies offer a free cybersecurity audit for manufacturing firms?

Yes. Veracity offers a free, non-invasive Technology & Cyber Risk Audit tailored to manufacturing that includes AI readiness assessment, network vulnerability scan, compliance gap analysis, and disaster recovery plan evaluation. Call (952) 941-7333 to schedule.

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Manufacturing IT & Cybersecurity

Secure the Factory Floor Without Slowing the Line

When OT meets IT, vulnerabilities multiply. We bridge the gap with security that protects production without disrupting it.

Most-attacked industry - 4th consecutive year (56% increase in 2025)

Manufacturing is under siege. Connected machinery, SCADA systems, IoT sensors, and ERP integrations have turned the modern factory into a complex IT environment - often managed by teams with deep operational expertise but limited cybersecurity resources. At Veracity Technologies, we specialize in the OT/IT convergence that defines modern manufacturing. We understand that you can't just 'patch and pray' on a production line that runs 24/7. We understand that a PLC is not a laptop. And we understand that a ransomware attack on your MES system doesn't just cost data - it costs production runs, customer deliveries, and contracts. Manufacturing now represents 29% of all published ransomware victims globally.

The Challenges

What keeps manufacturing leaders up at night

OT/IT Convergence Risk

Legacy PLCs, SCADA systems, and HMIs were never designed to be networked. When they connect to your IT environment, they become attack vectors. We architect air-gapped, segmented networks that let data flow safely without exposing control systems.

Ransomware on the Production Line

Manufacturing ransomware doesn't just encrypt files - it halts production. A single incident can cost $1M+ in downtime and missed deliveries. We deploy 24/7 AI monitoring that catches lateral movement before it reaches the floor.

Supply Chain Cybersecurity

Your customers and partners increasingly require cybersecurity attestations. Automotive OEMs demand TISAX, defense contractors require CMMC, and large retailers mandate vendor security audits. We get you compliant.

Legacy System Management

Windows XP machines running critical equipment. Unsupported firmware on CNC controllers. We manage legacy environments with compensating controls, network isolation, and application whitelisting - keeping them secure without replacing them.

Compliance Frameworks

Regulations we manage for manufacturing

NIST CSF

IEC 62443

CMMC

TISAX

ISO 27001

FDA 21 CFR Part 11

Software We Support

Tools your teams rely on daily

SAP ERPSiemens SCADARockwell/Allen-BradleyEpicorMES SystemsWonderware InTouch

Trusted by manufacturing professionals

“Quick response time, efficient problem-solving, and seamless understanding of technology complexities.”

Kaitie Firm

Operations Manager, Juut SalonSpa

“Veracity Technologies has greatly transformed our IT landscape.”

Mark Schulte

President, VIA Actuarial Solutions

“Comprehensive support for all our IT needs makes them feel like an extension of our team.”

Robbin Stusse

Operations Manager, Edelmann and Associates

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Non-invasive. Confidential. Tailored to manufacturing.

We also specialize in:

Financial Services Construction High-Compliance Industries