Always-On Privileged Access Poses A Growing Threat to Enterprise IT Security
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Contributed by: Kate Gamble
Summary
The widespread practice of always-on privileged access in enterprise IT environments poses significant security risks, with 91% of users operating at their highest privilege levels. This trend indicates weaknesses in IT governance and highlights the challenges posed by complex IT systems marked by mergers, cloud migrations, and insufficient oversight. Experts warn that this lax approach compromises security and can lead to severe consequences from misuse or user errors, while difficulties in using privileged access management tools encourage circumvention of established security measures. As healthcare systems increasingly rely on interconnected technologies, addressing these vulnerabilities is critical to safeguarding sensitive patient data and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.
