Distillery IT & Cybersecurity

Why distilleries have unique IT needs

Distilleries operate under heavier regulatory burden than most small businesses. TTB Form 5110.40 requires monthly production reporting with precise volume tracking tied directly to federal tax obligations — recordkeeping errors can result in penalties. On top of that, distillery software is often custom-built or specialized, creating security vulnerabilities that standard IT solutions don't address.

aspect understands the dual demands of craft production and regulatory compliance. We secure your systems without disrupting your operations or your audit trail.

Common pain points

• Specialized or custom production management software with unpatched vulnerabilities
• TTB-compliant reporting systems that must remain available and unaltered
• Tasting room POS terminals handling card data without proper PCI controls
• Sensitive production recipes and barrel aging data stored without encryption
• Limited access controls — too many employees with access to critical systems
• No backup strategy for compliance records required by federal law

Compliance & Production

• Secure, backed-up TTB reporting and recordkeeping environments
• Hardened access controls for production management software
• Encryption for proprietary recipes and barrel inventory data
• Multi-factor authentication on all production system accounts
• Regular security patching including specialized software

Tasting Room & Sales

• POS terminal security and PCI DSS-aligned controls
• Email security and anti-phishing for staff
• Guest Wi-Fi separated from operational networks
• Supplier and distribution system access management
• 24/7 monitoring with rapid incident response

TTB Reporting Compliance

The Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau requires distilleries to file monthly operational reports (Form 5110.40) tracking production volumes, materials used, and tax determinations. We ensure the systems that generate and store this data are secured, backed up, and available when you need them — protecting you from both cyberattacks and accidental data loss.

PCI DSS & Privacy

Tasting room card processing and online spirits sales require PCI DSS compliance. Customer data from tours, memberships, and online orders is subject to state privacy laws. We implement network segmentation, access controls, and monitoring to keep you compliant and your customer data protected.