The report identified despite 60 % of surveyed organisations agreeing machine identities pose a greater security risk than human identities , security measures continue to lag behind .

ailPoint Technologies , a leader in unified identity security for enterprises , has unveiled the 2024 Machine Identity

Crisis : The Challenges of Manual Processes and Hidden Risks , a global survey of more than 320 identity and access experts , security professionals and executives .

The report explores the differences between managing machine identities and human identities , highlighting the challenges of securing machine identities such as overprovisioning and changing compliance requirements , and provides a comprehensive view of the identity management challenges faced by today ’ s IT and security teams .

Findings indicate that 69 % of companies surveyed manage more machine identities than human identities , with nearly half deploying 10x as many . These machine identities include applications , databases , bots , IoT devices , SaaS tools and a wide range of other hardware and software solutions .

Of the security professionals surveyed , 72 % reported that managing machine identities is more challenging than managing human identities , citing poor internal processes and inadequate identity management tools as the culprit . As a result , 66 % of respondents indicated that managing machine identities requires more manual processes than human identities , taxing already scarce IT and security resources .

The growing volume of machine identities significantly heightens the risk of audit and compliance challenges . Surprisingly , 75 % of surveyed companies have machine identities without a dedicated employee responsible for them . Moreover , insufficient governance increases the potential for data loss or compromised access . Findings show that 60 % of organisations believe machine identities pose a greater risk to business than human identities , which is unlikely to change without improvements to discovery capabilities and governance practices .

In partnership with Infinigate Cloud UK , a leading distributor in secure cloud solutions for MSPs , the iconic London-based Rugby Union club will strengthen its digital infrastructure and enhance data security with Acronis ’ natively integrated cybersecurity solutions .

As the Acronis # CyberFit partner , Infinigate Cloud UK will provide Harlequins with Acronis ’ suite of cybersecurity and data protection services .

“ With the use of Acronis ’ advanced cyber protection solutions , we are confident that Infinigate Cloud will safeguard our organisation , allowing us to focus on winning on and off the pitch .”

Harlequins , based in Twickenham , South-West London , is a founding member of the Rugby Football Union and one of only nine clubs to have won the Premiership title since the league ’ s inception , most recently in the 2020 – 2021 season .

Managed through a single console , Acronis offers reliable and costeffective security and backup solutions to meet the digital needs of organisations , including globally renowned sports teams .

This includes access to Acronis Advanced Security + Endpoint Detection and Response ( EDR ), Acronis Cyber Protect Cloud and Acronis Advanced Backup .

Harlequins CEO , Laurie Dalrymple , said : “ This is an important partnership for the club and fortifies our digital defences . It provides the club and its supporters the assurance that their data is securely protected .

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