Inconsistent security strategies fuel third-party threats

47% of organizations have experienced a data breach or cyberattack over the past 12 months that involved a third-party accessing their network, according to Imprivata and the Ponemon Institute.

Notably, 64% of respondents say these types of third-party data breaches will either increase or remain at alarmingly high levels over the next 12-24 months, indicating the problem is here to stay.

The report surveyed nearly 2,000 IT security practitioners worldwide and found increased awareness of the security risks associated with third-party access, likely due to organizations being impacted first-hand by a security incident.

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