In a recent poll* of 500 US identity and security professionals the non-profit Identity Defined Security Alliance (IDSA) found that 84% had an identity-related breach in the past year, with 78% experienced a direct business impact as a result of the breach. Key Points:
Identity growth continues, making identity a top security priority
- 98% Said the number of identities is increasing, primarily driven by cloud adoption, third party relationships, and machine identities.
- 64% Have identified identities as among the Top 3 priorities for their security program
Risky behavior reduced when executives put focus on identity security
- 71% Have executives who speak publicly to employees about password security
- 60% Of IT/Security Stakeholders admitted to risky security behaviors
Investments in security outcomes still a work in progress, focus on basics lacking
- 97% Will be investing in identity-focused security outcomes, the same as last year
- MFA Is a key focus area, particularly for privileged users and employees