For the survey, the cybersecurity company polled nearly 500 IT professionals about the challenges to managing privileged accounts.
The top responses IT professionals cited when asked to identify top threats associated with account passwords were sharing passwords with colleagues (79 percent), not changing default passwords (76 percent) and using weak passwords like “12345” (75 percent).
IT professionals also noted users often demand full administrative privileges over their devices, in spite of the fact 79 percent of respondents indicate allowing users to run as administrators on their machines is the biggest threat to IT security.
To access the full survey, click here.
More articles on cybersecurity:
Report: 6 types of ransomware to know
Healthcare and Public Health Sector Coordinating Council appoints 1st executive director for cybersecurity
ONC rolls out challenge for secure API servers
At the Becker's 11th Annual IT + Revenue Cycle Conference: The Future of AI & Digital Health, taking place September 14–17 in Chicago, healthcare executives and digital leaders from across the country will come together to explore how AI, interoperability, cybersecurity, and revenue cycle innovation are transforming care delivery, strengthening financial performance, and driving the next era of digital health. Apply for complimentary registration now.
