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title: "Zscaler says factory IT friction undermines cybersecurity and productivity"
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url: "https://longbridge.com/en/news/301869610.md"
description: "Zscaler warns that disruptive security controls in manufacturing cause IT friction, leading workers to bypass protections and erode cybersecurity. Repeated logins and workflow interruptions result in cumulative productivity losses across shifts and sites. The company advises manufacturers to assess operational friction alongside compliance, prioritizing controls that fit factory workflows to reduce workarounds and sustain protection."
datetime: "2026-10-14T16:39:53.000Z"
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# 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. Disclaimer: This news brief was created by Public Technologies (PUBT) using generative artificial intelligence. While PUBT strives to provide accurate and timely information, this AI-generated content is for informational purposes only and should not be interpreted as financial, investment, or legal advice. Zscaler Inc. published the original content used to generate this news brief on October 14, 2026, and is solely responsible for the information contained therein. © Copyright 2026 - Public Technologies (PUBT) Original Document: here

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