Did you know that 23% of all cyberattacks target manufacturing companies? And that 38% of them have lost more than 1 million euros due to a single attack? Even though those numbers are alarming, there do is some good news. Imprivata’s passwordless security, part of its Enterprise Access Management (EAM) solution (previously known as OneSign and Confirm ID), helps manufacturers secure access across their production floor, without the hassle of traditional passwords. Using badge taps, biometrics, or device-bound passkeys, EAM ensures fast, secure, and seamless authentication.
The rising threat in manufacturing: passwords
While we have already talked about Imprivata’s Single-Sign-on importance in the healthcare sector and the benefits of mobile badging, wwe’re now going to explore the benefits of Imprivata in the manufacturing sector.
A cyberattack doesn’t just ‘steal data’ in manufacturing companies, a cyberattack stops the production. When production stops:
- Orders are delayed
- Customers are disappointed
- A lot of money can be lost
- Long-term customer relationships are damaged
- Your reputation in the supply chain is damaged
At the same time, Imprivata is aligned with strict ISO and NIS2 standards.
From passwords to passwordless: a shift
In most manufacturing companies, the biggest vulnerability is the password. Plant managers, engineers and frontline workers are still typing long, complex passwords, multiple times per shift. This slows down time-sensitive tasks, can frustrate employees and leaves a door open for attackers.
A smarter way forward is to remove that long, complex password from everyday workflows. With passwordless authentication, employees use proximity badges, biometrics such as fingerprints or tokens to verify their identity instantly and securely. Unlike traditional multi-factor authentication (MFA), this approach removes friction instead of adding it. This makes your security as fast and seamless as your production line.
Imprivata: one tap, full access and strong security
Imprivata brings in passwordless authentication to life for manufacturing organisations. Instead of typing a password every time, your employees simply tap the same proximity badge they already use for building access.
That means:
- One tap access: employees use the same badge for physical and digital access. Faster workstation access anyone? And a seamless Signle-Sign-On across different tools.
- Automatic Single Sign-On: authorised applications open instantly so workflows aren’t interrupted.
- Audit-ready security: combine a badge with a PIN, biometrics or tokens to meet NIS2 and ISO 27001 requirements.
- Clear visibility: built-in reporting and analytics show exactly who accessed what, when and how. This makes audits simple.
- Easy to deploy and scale: simple setup, effortless management, and ready to scale across multiple sites and large environments.
Summarized: reduced risks, more uptime, simpler compliance and an overall happier staff.
Partnering with IS4U
By removing passwords, you eliminate one of the most common attack vectors, reduce downtime and stay audit-ready. Staff log in faster, IT spends less on resets, and your organisation protects revenue, compliance and reputation at the same time.
With nearly a decade of experience implementing Imprivata solutions in complex environments, IS4U is the trusted partner to help manufacturing companies bring passwordless security to life. Contact us today to explore your possibilities.
In our next article, we’ll explore how Imprivata can boost efficiency and productivity in manufacturing environments.
