Manufacturing logged the largest share of ransomware incidents of any industrial subsector in Q1 2026, and OT/IT convergence means an attack on office systems can now reach the production floor without ever touching a PLC. This guide covers the four biggest cybersecurity threats to Colorado manufacturers, what MSP coverage should actually include for a plant environment, and five quick wins to put in place this quarter — from network segmentation to vendor access management.

Colorado manufacturers face IT demands office-focused MSPs can’t meet: OT/IT network convergence, production uptime, and ransomware — manufacturing’s #1 global target. ABT delivers managed IT built for the plant floor, with local support from Denver, Colorado Springs, and Westminster.

Construction is the most ransomware-targeted industry in 2025. Colorado general contractors face business email compromise, ransomware locking project files, and phishing attacks designed to exploit fast-moving jobsite communication. This guide covers the four biggest cybersecurity threats to Colorado GCs, what’s actually at stake when an attack hits, and five practical protections every contractor should have in place — from BEC payment verification protocols to managed IT with 24/7 monitoring.

Your internal IT person is good at what they do. But one person can’t cover 24/7 monitoring, cybersecurity, compliance, and strategic planning alone. ABT’s co-managed IT model gives Colorado firms the backup they need — without replacing the team they have.

Discover how ABT’s Managed IT Services support Colorado businesses with proactive solutions, fast local service, cybersecurity, and scalable IT strategies.