Brewery IT & Cybersecurity

Why breweries are at risk

Craft breweries operate interconnected systems — automated fermentation controls, inventory platforms, distribution tracking, and taproom POS terminals — each of which represents a potential entry point for attackers. Real incidents like the 2020 Molson Coors ransomware attack and the 2024 Duvel Moortgat breach show that breweries are active targets.

Production halts cost thousands of dollars per day and can spoil weeks of product. A taproom breach exposes customer payment data and can trigger PCI penalties. Most craft breweries don't have dedicated IT staff — that's exactly what aspect provides.

Common pain points

• IoT-connected fermentation and brewing control systems with no security monitoring
• Ransomware targeting production systems, causing spoilage and supply chain disruption
• Taproom POS terminals running outdated software or unpatched operating systems
• Phishing emails targeting staff with access to banking and distribution accounts
• Cloud-based sales and order systems with weak credential policies
• No documented incident response plan when systems go down

Production & Operations

• Endpoint security for production control systems and connected devices
• Network segmentation isolating production systems from taproom networks
• Patch and update management for all workstations and servers
• Backup and disaster recovery for production data and operational records
• TTB reporting system integrity and access controls

Taproom & Customer-Facing

• POS terminal hardening and security monitoring
• Email phishing protection for staff accounts
• Guest Wi-Fi segmentation from business systems
• Identity and access management — control who can access what
• 24/7 threat monitoring and incident response