As cybersecurity challenges intensify in the manufacturing sector, GateKeeper Proximity has announced that it will showcase its enhanced password-free MFA solution at the Defense Manufacturing Conference. Through this participation, the company aims to demonstrate how defense manufacturers can strengthen security while maintaining uninterrupted operations.
As organizations move toward stricter compliance requirements such as CMMC Level 1 and 2, authentication challenges continue to disrupt productivity. Traditional login systems, which rely on usernames and passwords, often create inefficiencies, especially in environments with shared workstations and continuous workflows. For instance, long-running processes like a 19-hour machining operation cannot afford interruptions for repeated authentication. Therefore, manufacturers are increasingly seeking solutions that combine strong security with operational efficiency.
Moreover, the rising threat landscape adds further urgency. Approximately 25% of cyberattacks across global industries now target the manufacturing sector, making it one of the most vulnerable domains. At the same time, frequent password resets, slow login processes, and lack of user traceability create additional risks and operational bottlenecks.
To address these issues, GateKeeper Proximity offers a proximity-based MFA and access management solution tailored for high-security manufacturing environments. By enabling password-free authentication, the platform allows operators to securely access shared workstations without disrupting workflows. As a result, organizations can significantly reduce downtime while maintaining a seamless user experience across the shop floor.
In addition, the solution introduces automatic computer lockdown based on user presence, ensuring that systems remain secure when unattended. It also eliminates the need for shared passwords across shifts and provides detailed audit logs that track every login event. Consequently, organizations gain improved accountability and visibility into user activity.
Furthermore, the platform strengthens compliance with standards such as CMMC and NIST 800-171 by delivering clean, auditable logs that link each access event to an individual user. It also ensures consistent MFA enforcement across all shared systems while enabling fast, phone-free authentication. At the same time, it minimizes login friction and reduces operational delays caused by manual login processes and password resets.
“While conventional two-factor authentication methods could have cost the company over 240 hours of login time for 14,000 logins in one month, GateKeeper took only 20 hours of time to log in. GateKeeper made the computers secure, and cost 90% less in time as compared to any other authentication method.”
— Tom Riddle, Network Administrator from Major Tool & Machine
At the event, attendees will have the opportunity to experience live demonstrations of the solution and explore real-world use cases from manufacturing clients. In addition, they can interact directly with industry professionals to better understand how password-free authentication can enhance both security and productivity.
Ultimately, as digital transformation accelerates in defense manufacturing, solutions like GateKeeper Proximity are becoming essential. By eliminating password dependencies and enabling secure, seamless access, the company is helping organizations strike the right balance between cybersecurity and operational continuity in mission-critical environments.
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