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SUMMARY:Manufacturing IT/OT Summit USA 2027
DESCRIPTION:GateKeeper Returns to the Manufacturing IT/OT Summit USA 2027\nSecure every shared workstation without slowing down production.\nMarch 10–11\, 2027Sheraton Boston Hotel | Boston\, Massachusetts\nBooth #16 \nAfter exhibiting at the Manufacturing IT/OT Summit USA in 2026\, GateKeeper is returning in 2027 to continue helping manufacturers solve a critical challenge: \nHow do you strengthen identity security on the plant floor without disrupting production?\nManufacturing employees routinely move between shared computers\, production stations\, laboratory workstations\, control rooms and Manufacturing Execution Systems. Traditional passwords and phone-based MFA can introduce delays\, encourage credential sharing and make it difficult to determine who actually accessed a system. \nGateKeeper brings fast\, practical authentication to these environments. \nVisit our booth to see how proximity-based MFA\, automatic workstation locking and fast user switching can help manufacturers protect access while keeping operations moving. \nThe Manufacturing IT/OT Summit USA brings together manufacturing technology leaders focused on IT/OT convergence\, connectivity\, cybersecurity and the infrastructure supporting modern industrial operations. The organizer currently lists the 2027 event for March 10–11 at the Sheraton Boston Hotel.  \nAuthentication Built for the Plant Floor\nMany identity tools were designed for employees working at personal laptops or individual office desks. \nManufacturing works differently. \nOperators may share terminals across shifts. Technicians may move between machines. Laboratory personnel may wear gloves or work in areas where phones are restricted. Engineers may need access to several workstations and applications throughout the facility. \nGateKeeper helps manufacturers: \n\nDeliver fast\, phone-free MFA\nReduce repeated password entry\nSecure shared Windows workstations\nAutomatically lock unattended computers\nEnable faster and more accountable user switching\nCreate traceable access records for shared terminals\nSimplify access to supported MES\, websites and applications\nCentrally manage authentication policies across facilities\n\nGateKeeper is designed to help manufacturers combine stronger workstation security with efficient frontline workflows.  \nFrom Shared Terminals to Individual Accountability\nShared computers often create shared identities. \nEmployees may continue using a workstation opened by the previous operator. Accounts may remain signed in between shifts. Passwords may be written down or shared because logging in repeatedly takes too long. \nThat creates gaps in security\, accountability and auditability. \nGateKeeper helps associate workstation access with the individual employee—even when multiple people use the same computer throughout the day. \nWhen an authorized user approaches or authenticates\, GateKeeper can provide fast access based on the organization’s configured policies. When that person leaves\, the workstation can lock automatically. The next employee then authenticates under their own identity.  \nReturning After the 2026 Summit\nOur conversations at the 2026 Manufacturing IT/OT Summit reinforced a clear message: \nManufacturers want stronger access controls\, but security cannot become another source of downtime. \nIn 2027\, GateKeeper will return to demonstrate how authentication can become a natural part of the production workflow rather than a recurring interruption. \nOur team will be ready to discuss environments involving: \nShared shop-floor computers\nGive operators faster access while reducing password sharing and unattended workstation risk. \nManufacturing Execution Systems\nSimplify access to supported MES workflows while maintaining individual accountability. \nLaboratories and clean rooms\nProvide phone-free authentication for employees working with gloves\, protective equipment or restricted personal devices. \nControl rooms and operations centers\nEnable fast user transitions while automatically protecting unattended workstations. \nDefense and regulated manufacturing\nImprove access auditing and support security programs aligned with requirements such as CMMC\, NIST and DFARS. \nSee the Complete Workflow\nAt the GateKeeper booth\, you can see how the system helps manufacturers: \n\nAuthenticate an authorized operator.\nProvide fast access to the workstation.\nReduce repeated password entry.\nLock the computer when the operator leaves.\nAuthenticate the next employee under their own identity.\nMaintain a clearer record of workstation access.\n\nBring Us Your Most Difficult Manufacturing Workflow\nTalk with our team if your organization is dealing with: \n\nShared accounts or shared passwords\nSlow shift-change logins\nPhone-based MFA that does not fit the plant floor\nUnattended production workstations\nWeak user attribution on shared terminals\nPassword fatigue among frontline employees\nAuthentication across multiple facilities\nSecurity policies that interfere with production\n\nWe will help map your current workflow and identify where GateKeeper could strengthen access without creating unnecessary operational friction. \nMeet GateKeeper at the Manufacturing IT/OT Summit USA 2027\nMarch 10–11\, 2027Sheraton Boston Hotel | Boston\, Massachusetts
URL:https://gkaccess.com/event/manufacturing-it-ot-summit-usa-2027/
LOCATION:Sheraton Boston Hotel\, 39 Dalton St\, Boston\, MA\, 02199\, United States
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