The biggest data security blind spot: Authorization

Too many people have access to company data they don’t need. Also, too many companies focus on authentication (verifying identity) as a security measure and overlook the importance of authorization (verifying right to access). While it’s important to give employees access to the data they require to do their job, granting too much access increases the risk of data breaches. Maintaining proper authorization is particularly important when we’re facing the economic distress that comes with … More →

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