Balancing IT security with productivity requires a tailored approach. Start by involving key stakeholders in security planning to align measures with business goals. Utilise behavior analytics, such as detecting unusual login patterns e.g, an employee accessing the system from multiple countries within hours, which could indicate compromised credentials. Automate routine security tasks, like patch management, to reduce manual overhead. Foster a culture of accountability by integrating security into performance metrics across teams. Finally, deploy role-based access controls to minimise risk while enabling employees to work without unnecessary restrictions. Always ensure security enhances rather than hinders business performance.

The productivity is always the prime focus of any business and the management continuously look to achieve a new high everytime. Achieving such high productivity can't be achieve without a strengthen and supportive security posture. We can ensure balance between these two by introducing security by design in each and every critical elements which are directly affecting the productivity. The robust security system always enhance the productivity and the business continuity.

Prioritization- Start by identifying and fixing the vulnerabilities that provide the greatest risk. Automation- To free up IT workers for more strategic work, automate repetitive security duties. Employee Education- To reduce human error, teach staff members security best practices. Frequent Reviews- Evaluate and modify security measures on an ongoing basis in response to changing business requirements and threats.

Balancing security and productivity in IT processes is a common challenge, as too much emphasis on one can undermine the other. 1. Understand the Risks and Needs by assessing security risks, identifying productivity challenges and also involving stakeholders. 2. Establish clear priority by defining your objectives, determining your organization's acceptable level of risk based on the sensitivity of data and regulatory requirements. You also need to avoid a one-size-fits-all approach. Not all processes need the same level of security rigor. 3. Implement user-centric security. (Streamline Authentication, grant access based on roles, limiting exposure to sensitive systems or data and also implement adaptive measures like location-based access)

Conduct interactive workshops that focus on the latest security threats and best practices. Encourage participation and questions to ensure understanding.