Manufacturers are embracing Industry 4.0, but digital transformation brings new cybersecurity challenges. Learn how strategic access management helps organizations modernize their operations confidently so every second of critical work stays both frictionless and secure.

Manufacturers are accelerating modernization and adopting Industry 4.0 technologies to improve efficiency and innovation. But every new connected device and vendor integration introduces new security risks.

As business operations become more digitized and mobile, and as AI and connected devices expand the definition of digital identity, identity and access management (IAM) is evolving from security control into a core driver of productivity. According to a recent report, 92% of security leaders say their organizations have implemented or are planning to implement passwordless authentication.

A growing cybersecurity talent shortage is reshaping how organizations defend themselves from threats. Recent research shows that in 2025, only 14% of companies report having the talent and resources they need to meet their security goals. As cloud adoption accelerates and adversaries sharpen their tactics, many security teams are struggling to keep pace with digital transformation.

Digital identity is not just a component of healthcare’s digital transformation, but a cornerstone of it, chief medical officer at Imprivata, Dr Sean Kelly, exclusively told Digital Health News.

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