Companies losing IT network control

Avecto survey reveals Gen Y most likely to demand elevated admin rights, indicating generational split on privilege management within the enterprise

While IT professionals recognize the dangers that unauthorized applications cause to their networks, most are letting these dangers go unnoticed, according to survey released by Avecto. The study, conducted across TechEd North America and TechEd Europe attendees, surveyed more than 1,500 IT professionals, many of whom hold decision-making and purchasing power in a wide array of work environments, vertical sectors, and job functions.   

The survey unearthed the extent to which unfettered, unmanaged and infected applications can potentially sneak onto networks, wreaking havoc before being noticed. Of those surveyed 76% said they don’t know how many unauthorized applications have been downloaded on their networks. This disconnect suggests that organizations will continue to invite infection to their networks if they provide excessive administrator rights to users. This is especially problematic, as noted in the findings, with younger workers increasingly demanding elevated rights on corporate PCs.