Zscaler says factory IT friction undermines cybersecurity and productivity
- Zscaler’s manufacturing cybersecurity analysis warns that disruptive security controls can erode protection as factory workers bypass them to maintain production.
- Repeated logins and workflow interruptions create cumulative productivity losses across shifts, sites and hundreds of workers.
- Manufacturers should assess operational friction alongside security compliance, prioritizing controls that fit factory workflows to reduce workarounds and sustain protection.
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