Many organizations are overwhelmed by the complexity of their IT systems, making it difficult to manage cybersecurity risks, according to a new Ivanti report.
The “Exposure Management: From Subjective to Objective Cybersecurity” report points out that as companies keep adding more cloud services and smart devices, they’re struggling to keep up with securing them all. With so much tech spread across different systems, it’s tough to see everything and know which risks to tackle first.
Key findings
- Outdated software: 48% of security professionals report using software that has reached its end of life, meaning it no longer receives security updates, leaving systems vulnerable to attacks.
- Third-party risks: 43% of organizations have not identified the most vulnerable components in their software supply chains, increasing the risk of breaches through third-party vendors.
- Data silos: 55% of IT professionals say their organizations’ security and IT data are siloed, hindering threat detection and response.
- Shadow IT: 45% of security professionals struggle to detect unauthorized devices and applications, known as shadow IT, which can introduce unmonitored…
