Security News > 2021 > June > Endpoint complexities leaving sensitive data at risk

Absolute Software announced key findings from its report which shines a light on key trends affecting enterprise data and device security, and underscores the dangers of compromised security controls in expanding an already wide attack surface for today's enterprises.

With increasing endpoint complexities comes increased risk.

The findings reveal that the need to support and secure remote workforces only exacerbated the existing complexities found in today's endpoint environments - and with increasing complexity comes the increased risk of friction, failure, and noncompliance.

60% of enterprise devices analyzed had two or more encryption applications installed, while 52% had three or more endpoint management applications installed.

Sensitive data remains unprotected and at risk: 73% of enterprise devices analyzed contained sensitive data, such as Protected Health Information or Personally Identifiable Information.

Compounding the risk of exposure, 23% of devices with high levels of sensitive data also reported unhealthy encryption controls.

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