BYOD Is On the Rise, But Who’s Watching the Store?

BYOD Is On the Rise, But Who’s Watching the Store?

Say Hello to the CloudSay Hello to the Cloud

The cloud is becoming all pervasive. In fact, 84% of companies surveyed by SailPoint are employed cloud-based applications in their offices.

BYOD Is Close BehindBYOD Is Close Behind

Don’t think BYOD is huge? Think again: 82% of companies let their employees use personal devices in the office.

Back to the Cloud (And Work)Back to the Cloud (And Work)

Cloud applications are so important to businesses today that 63% of companies require IT decision-makers to evaluate Web-based apps before choosing software.

Management Is a ConundrumManagement Is a Conundrum

Although the cloud looks appealing at first blush, 41% of companies say they can’t effectively manage identities and access management via the cloud.

A Lack of Data ProtectionA Lack of Data Protection

Only 41% of companies have a process by which they remove mission-critical data from employee mobile devices in the event of a firing or resignation.

In Search of Sensitive DataIn Search of Sensitive Data

Even when BYOD isn’t an issue, 57% of companies say they’ve lost company-owned devices containing sensitive information.

The Great Sharing ProblemThe Great Sharing Problem

Here’s a biggie: 81% of companies believe employees are sharing passwords to gain access to cloud and corporate apps containing sensitive data.

An Ex-Employee Is a ThreatAn Ex-Employee Is a Threat

Just 54% of companies believe that they can revoke access to their entire IT infrastructure should an employee leave the company.

Left But Not Really GoneLeft But Not Really Gone

Over 50% of companies have witnessed fired employees attempt to access company data or applications after they have left the organization.

Time, Time, TimeTime, Time, Time

Scared yet? Just over half of companies—51%—say it’s “just a matter of time” before another security breach occurs.

CIO Insight Staff
CIO Insight Staff
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