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2022 Press Coverage
- IT and Security leaders are sharing passwords in shared documents folders
May 19, 2022
A recent survey conducted on IT leaders by Hitachi ID discovered that half of them are found storing passwords on shared document files, triggering security and privacy concerns. - 46% of organizations still store passwords in shared documents
May 19, 2022
That lack of confidence has real-world implications. - Half of IT Leaders Store Passwords in Shared Doc
May 19, 2022
It is estimated that each employee might have as many as 70-100 passwords and “decentralized secrets” that could be used by attackers to gain access to and move through an organization. - We’re Still Managing Passwords With Office Docs and Sticky Notes, Research Says
May 18, 2022
Despite mandated password security training, organizations are still using insecure methods of password management, Hitachi ID survey finds. - The State of Enterprise Password Management
May 18, 2022
Enterprise organizations have revealed disparate password management practices when it comes to training and storage, according to a recent survey. - Nearly 50% of passwords are stored in shared office documents
May 18, 2022
Survey finds organization's password management isn't up to par - Nearly Half of Enterprises Store Passwords in Spreadsheets and Other Documents, Hitachi ID Survey Shows
May 18, 2022
Nearly half — 46% — of IT, security, and cybersecurity leaders say they still store passwords in shared office documents - 3 Tips to Reduce the Decentralized Password Cybersecurity Risk
April 18, 2022
While governance is the long-term strategy, a password safe instantly reduces risk across all users. - A Majority Of Surveyed Companies Were Hit By Ransomware Attacks In 2021—And Paid Ransom Demands
February 3, 2022
Ransomware attacks continue to target companies. For some organizations, it may take longer to fully recover from the attacks. - Ransomware Gangs are Recruiting Your Employees
January 31, 2022
Nearly half of organizations reported someone on the inside was approached and recruited to assist in ransomware attacks - Ransomware Attackers Are Targeting Inside Help
January 27, 2022
Attackers are offering money to employees to help them breach security protection - Ransomware Hackers Are Looking To Gain Insider Help In Companies They Target--Hitachi ID Report
January 26, 2022
Ransomware hackers, ever on the hunt for rich pickings, are trying an old yet devilishly ingenious trick: the inside job. - Cybercriminals Tried To Recruit Employees From 65% Of US IT Companies
January 26, 2022
One in six employees of major US tech companies has been approached by cybercriminals to facilitate the carrying out of ransomware attacks. - Insiders Are Being Targeted By Ransomware Attacks
January 26, 2022
When it comes to gaining a foothold in a target company, cybercriminals are increasingly turning to employees. - Most IT Executives And Employees In The US Have Been Asked To Assist In Ransomware Attacks
January 26, 2022
Stressing the danger of internal as well as external threats
- Insider Threat Recruitment On The Rise
January 26, 2022
Sixty-five percent of executives and employees in large IT firms in North America reported being recruited by ransomware threat actors to help facilitate attacks between December 7, 2021 and January 4, 2022, which was 17 percentage points higher than in November. - Careless Employees Behind The Majority Of Insider Threat Incidents: Report
January 25, 2022
It is becoming more common for bad actors to approach employees to aid in an attack. Nearly two-thirds of IT and security professionals say their employees have been "approached to assist in aiding ransomware attacks,". - Both Negligent and Malicious Insider Cyber Threats Are Increasing
January 25, 2022
Proofpoint survey shows that cybercriminals are increasingly relying on credential theft while malicious insider threats grow.
- Both Negligent and Malicious Insider Cyber Threats Are Increasing
January 25, 2022
For the last two years as organizations adapt to remote work and other effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, cybercriminals have had a field day by exploiting weaknesses in distributed work security and the fact that our attention is elsewhere.
- Ransomware Gangs Increase Efforts To Enlist Insiders For Attacks
January 24, 2022
A recent survey of 100 large (over 5,000 employees) North American IT firms shows that ransomware actors are making a greater effort to recruit insiders in targeted firms to aid in attacks. - 65% Of Surveyed Executives And Employees Have Been Asked By Hackers To Help In Ransomware Attacks
January 21, 2022
65% of surveyed IT and security executives or their employees have been approached to assist in cyberattacks. This represents a 17% increase from a similar survey last November.
2021 Press Coverage
- Cybersecurity 22022: More Fraud, More Fakes, More Crypto Scams
December 29, 2021
As 2021 winds down, it’s time for cybersecurity experts to toss their runes and forecast what’s in store for consumers and practitioners in the coming year. - 32 Experts Share Advice on Information Security in 2022
December 6, 2021
As part of Information Security Insight Jam, they got in touch with several experts and asked for their advice and predictions for information security in 2022. - The surge in ransomware attacks is finally throwing information security in sharp relief
November 18, 2021
Organizations are making great strides but Zero Trust is still at the bottom of cybersecurity priority lists, finds Hitachi ID survey. - Zero-trust can help block all kinds of threats, external and internal, suggests experts
November 18, 2021
A new study suggests that businesses need to be prepared for cyberattacks coming from all angles because it found that ransomware operatives have contacted employees from more than half of the businesses that were surveyed. - 48% Of Employees Have Been Asked By Hackers To Aid Ransomware Attacks, Survey Finds
November 17, 2021
Companies already have enough to worry about defending themselves against external cyberattacks. Now adding to that worry could be the possibility of internal threats. - Ransomware operators seek the help of insiders before attacking businesses
November 17, 2021
Zero-trust can help block all kinds of threats, external and internal, suggests experts. - Cyber changes made by organizations to tackle ransomware
November 16, 2021
In order to better protect themselves against possible ransomware attacks, organizations are making several changes to their cyber defenses. - How organizations are beefing up their cybersecurity to combat ransomware
November 15, 2021
Most organizations surveyed by Hitachi ID are moving partly to software-as-a-service. Less than half have adopted a Zero Trust strategy.
- Nearly half of employees have been asked to aid ransomware attacks
November 15, 2021
A survey of 100 North American security executives found that 48% of business employees and leaders have been approached by cybercriminals to assist a ransomware attack. - Trust nothing, secure everything
November 2, 2021
In light of accelerating cybercrime, businesses are growing more cautious about their passwords, clicks, and digital defenses, leading to a global adoption of Zero Trust security.
- Key Cybersecurity Trends 2021
September 10, 2021
The cybersecurity market is dramatically changing, with a growing number of malicious actors finding ways to capitalize on remote and hybrid workforces and cybersecurity vendors offering solutions to combat these new issues. - Canadian Chamber of Commerce
June 29, 2021
Canadian Chamber of Commerce launch new campaign to raise awareness for the surge in cybersecurity incidents in 2020 as Canada falls behind in cybersecurity investment
Archive
- Business Wire
October 7, 2020
Hitachi ID Announces 'Power of One' Digital Identity & Access Virtual Summit - Business Wire
October 1, 2020
Hitachi ID's New Executive Leadership Modernizes Digital Identity and Access - The BitDefender Blog | Security Boulevard | Inside Security
August 14, 2020
Most CIOs Consider Adopting Emerging Security Technologies in 2020 - Help Net Security
August 14, 2020
CIOs prioritizing IAM over endpoint security and security awareness training - CISO Magazine
August 13, 2020
89% CIOs Believe Cybersecurity is Top Priority for the Rest of 2020 - Tech Republic
August 12, 2020
Hitachi ID CEO Kevin Nix's interview with TechRepublic on CIO Spending Priorities - Computer Weekly
August 12, 2020
CIOs raise IT budgets as increased remote working drives security concerns - Tech Republic
August 11, 2020
Cybersecurity and remote support are top goals for CIOs in 2020 - Computer Weekly
June 26, 2020
95% of North American CIOs report remote work issues during lockdown - CIO Dive
June 25, 2020
Going remote, employee productivity hampered by password lockouts, app access - Business Wire
June 24, 2020
95% of North American CIOs report remote work issues during the pandemic lockdown, according to Hitachi ID and Pulse survey - Tech Republic
June 24, 2020
How IT teams have been challenged by the shift to remote working - Information Week
June 24, 2020
CIOs Shift IT Budgets Amid COVID Crisis
- SoftwareWorld
October 2, 2019
Hitachi ID listed as one of the top 10 Identity Management software providers in 2019 - Business Wire
June 11, 2019
Hitachi ID will Showcase Innovative Identity & Access Management (IAM) and Privileged Access Management (PAM) Solutions at Gartner Security & Risk Management Summit 2019 - Business Wire
May 23, 2019
Hitachi ID Receives Cyber Security Awards for 'Best Privileged Access Management Solution & Most Innovative Identity Administration and Access Governance Product' from AI International - Acquisition International: Cyber Security Awards
May 16, 2019
Best for Privileged Access Management Solutions 2019 & Most Innovative Identity Administration & Access Governance Product: Hitachi ID Bravura Identity - Business Wire
April 10, 2019
Hitachi ID Recognized for Strength and Functionality of Privileged Access Management (PAM) Solution by Two Analyst Firms - Business Wire
March 27, 2019
Hitachi ID Systems Showcases Remotely Accessed, Self-Service Password Management at Oktane19