What makes WM Synergy’s secure hosting different from basic web hosting?

Secure hosting layers strong access controls, encryption, continuous monitoring, and managed patching on top of high-availability infrastructure. The result is better protection against threats like ransomware, data leakage, and downtime.

How is data protected in transit and at rest?

All traffic is encrypted in transit using TLS, and data at rest is protected with strong encryption. Keys are managed securely and encryption policies are enforced across backups and replicas.

How do you reduce the risk of ransomware and other cyberattacks?

We combine hardened images, timely security patching, endpoint protection, network segmentation, and least-privilege access with MFA/SSO. Immutable, off-site backups and tested recovery runbooks help ensure rapid restoration.

What backup and disaster recovery options are included?

Backups are automated and continuously monitored with defined recovery point and recovery time objectives (RPO/RTO). Optional enhanced DR includes geo-redundant replication and failover testing for business continuity.

Do you provide compliance support (e.g., SOC 2, HIPAA, GDPR)?

Yes. Our secure hosting includes policy enforcement, audit-ready logging, and documented controls to support compliance initiatives such as SOC 2, HIPAA, and GDPR. We help map hosting controls to your specific requirements.

How is the environment monitored and incidents handled?

We provide continuous monitoring with alerting, vulnerability scanning, and intrusion detection. Security events follow a defined incident response plan that includes triage, containment, remediation, and post-incident review.

Can secure hosting scale with our growth and remote teams?

Yes. The platform scales vertically and horizontally and supports role-based, least-privilege access for distributed teams. Capacity can be added without re-architecting, maintaining security baselines as you grow.

How does WM Synergy help us migrate securely?

Our team plans and executes a structured migration: discovery and risk assessment, environment hardening, data migration with encryption, cutover testing, and post-go-live tuning—minimizing downtime and risk throughout.

Cybersecurity For Manufacturers: ERP To Stop Ransomware

The Ransomware Wake-Up Call for SMB Manufacturers: Move Your ERP to the Cloud or Secure Hosting Now

Last year, ransomware attacks forced manufacturers offline for an average of 21 days, and many paid six-figure ransoms just to regain access to their ERP data. In too many cases, those payments didn’t even restore full operations.

Small and mid-sized manufacturers must move from on-prem ERP to cloud ERP (Acumatica, Infor SyteLine) or secure hosting for VISUAL ERP with Apptrix.com to protect against ransomware, avoid six-figure losses, and secure business continuity.

I’ve seen small and medium-sized manufacturers lose months of production, loyal customers, and millions in revenue, simply because their ERP systems were unprotected in an on-premise environment. In one case, access to customer order due dates vanished, work order schedules and costing data became inaccessible, and even inventory locations couldn’t be retrieved. It brought operations to a halt in minutes.

Cybersecurity is no longer just an IT concern. It’s a business survival issue.

If you’re still running ERP on-premise without robust ransomware defenses, the question isn’t if your system will be tested, it’s when. That’s why moving to cloud ERP or secure ERP hosting with Apptrix.com has shifted from a technology choice to a strategic necessity.

1. Manufacturers Are in Cybercriminals’ Crosshairs

Cybercriminals know manufacturers depend on constant uptime and tight supply chain coordination, making them prime targets.

The 2025 Semperis Ransomware Study shows:

81% of manufacturers were targeted in the past year
50% of those were successfully attacked
63% paid a ransom
71% of breached companies were attacked multiple times, often within the same week or month
Nearly 40% faced threats of physical harm or regulatory complaints aimed at executives

Government agencies like CISA have repeatedly warned about advanced groups, like “Scattered Spider”, that actively target industrial environments. Outdated on-prem ERP systems that lack critical patches often become easy entry points for attackers.

2. Cloud ERP: Security That Never Sleeps

Modern cloud ERP platforms, like Acumatica Cloud ERP and Infor CloudSuite Industrial (SyteLine), are built with cybersecurity at their core.

With multi-tenant architecture, critical patches and updates are deployed instantly, closing vulnerabilities before attackers can exploit them. Cloud ERP includes:

24/7 monitoring by dedicated security teams
Built-in disaster recovery with geographically redundant backups
Multi-factor authentication (MFA) and advanced encryption
Global data centers designed for maximum uptime and resilience

This level of proactive protection is nearly impossible for most SMB manufacturers to achieve with in-house IT alone, yet it’s exactly what today’s threat landscape demands.

3. Cost-Effective ERP Ransomware Protection

Moving to cloud ERP transforms your investment from large, unpredictable capital expenses (CapEx) into predictable operating expenses (OpEx).

You reduce your internal IT maintenance burden and gain enterprise-grade ERP ransomware protection, without the cost or complexity of building it yourself.

4. Not Ready to Replace Your ERP? Secure It with Apptrix Hosting

Some manufacturers aren’t ready for a full ERP migration, and that’s okay. That’s why WM Synergy offers Apptrix.com, our wholly owned division specializing in secure ERP hosting for platforms like Infor VISUAL.

With Apptrix, you keep your familiar ERP, customizations, and workflows, while moving it into a secure, cloud-hosted environment with:

Ransomware-resistant backups
Continuous security monitoring
Regular patching and updates
Secure remote access without compromising network security
Full disaster recovery capabilities

This hybrid approach gives SMB manufacturers the cybersecurity benefits of the cloud without the disruption of changing ERP systems.

5. Staying Ahead of Emerging AI-Driven Threats

As covered in Manufacturing Business Technology Magazine, the rise of agentic AI means cyberattacks can now adapt and scale faster than ever before.

Cloud ERP and secure hosting environments like Apptrix offer:
Centralized visibility across all systems
AI-enhanced threat detection that learns and evolves
Rapid incident response to minimize downtime
Traditional on-prem ERP simply can’t match this level of adaptability or resilience.

Feature	On-Prem ERP	Cloud ERP	Apptrix.com Hosted ERP
Cybersecurity Updates	Manual, often delayed	Automatic, instant deployment, dependent on cloud provider	Automatic, managed with state-of-the-art Endpoint Protection
Ransomware Protection	Dependent on internal IT	Included with provider services	Included vulnerabilities update
Disaster Recovery	Typically, minimal and cost-prohibitive	Built-in, dependent on cloud provider	Built-in – Basic RPO RTO + Enhanced DR options
Hardware Cost Structure	Large upfront costs every 3 – 5 years for server room + maintenance	Included	Included
Accessibility	Limited remote access	Secure remote access	Secure remote access (including multiple different remote access needs)
Backups	Infrastructure cost, IT Labor costs, etc.	Included in Subscription, continuously monitored, with published policies	Included in Subscription, continuously monitored, with published policies
Vulnerability Scans	Additional Infrastructure costs, IT Labor costs, etc.	Included state-of-the-art solutions dependent on publisher	Included state-of-the-art solutions, continuously monitored with compliance reporting

The Bottom Line for SMB Manufacturers

Whether you choose Acumatica Cloud ERP, Infor CloudSuite Industrial (SyteLine), or secure ERP hosting with Apptrix.com, the goal is the same: protect your operations, secure your data, and strengthen your business against ransomware and other fast-evolving cyber threats.

As Manufacturing.net noted, cybersecurity is now a foundation, not a feature.

Doing nothing is no longer an option. The cost of a single cyber incident, in ransom payments and lost productivity, can far outweigh the investment in secure ERP hosting or cloud migration.

Ready to Fortify Your ERP Against Cyber Threats?

Let’s talk about your best path forward, whether that’s a complete migration to Acumatica Cloud ERP or Infor CloudSuite Industrial, or a secure hosting solution with Apptrix.com.

Schedule your Cloud ERP discovery call today to start preparing and getting protected.

The Ransomware Wake-Up Call for SMB Manufacturers: Move Your ERP to the Cloud or Secure Hosting Now