One in three networks has exposed passwords

Passwords are exposed in Group Policy Preferences in 32.2 percent of networks, according to new research, leaving them open to the risk of hackers traveling laterally through the network. The study from identity and access specialist Preempt also shows organizations lack visibility and control when it comes to their passwords and privileged users. Almost 97 percent of inspected enterprises revealed at least one security issue between Active Directory issues and password policies, while 72.2 percent had 'stealthy admins' -- users with excessive administrative privileges that could be used or manipulated by malicious actors. 'While cybersecurity spending is at all time… [Continue Reading]