Cloud ERP systems provide benefits like scalability, lower costs, and simpler disaster recovery compared to on-premise systems. However, businesses must still consider security frameworks like ISO 27001, NIST, and CIS when evaluating Cloud ERP providers to ensure proper controls are in place. Zero trust is a necessary approach for any ERP system given the distributed nature of endpoints, data, and services across locations from plant floors to field workers. Maintaining security is important as emails remain a major attack vector and manufacturing data is critical for business functions, compliance, and predictive analytics if compromised.