Wandering (IT) eyes
It’s Friday, so I thought I’d leave you with these little nuggets to contemplate over the weekend:
- One in three IT workers has used his or her administrative access privileges to sneak a peek at co-workers’ confidential HR files.
- One in three IT workers admits he or she still has access to their former companies’ networks because admin passwords have yet to be changed.
The caveat is that these findings came from a study by Cyber-Ark Software, an IT security company that happens to be in the business of developing software that manages and secures passwords.
Still, it’s a reminder that your internal security controls can never be too stringent. So how confident are you in your internal controls? Just something to think about while you’re kicking back this weekend. Enjoy (if you can)!
Posted: June 1st, 2007 under Security, Administrative.
I think that the word “snoop” is inappropriate when used to describe accessing confidential information OUT OF CURIOSITY. The proper word is “breach” or “violate,” and the appropriate course of action is dismissal. Every organization should have all employees agree in writing to never use their access to satisfy their curiosity. Respecting the privacy of others is a big deal, and it cannot be optional.
Comment by Craig Herberg — June 4, 2007 @ 5:11 pm