New Research: Over Two-Thirds of Leaders Concerned Attackers Exploit Beyond Email to Evade Security

Abnormal Security has announced the results of a new ESG Survey: The Freedom to Communicate and Collaborate, revealing that more than two-thirds of IT and security leaders are concerned that attackers are leveraging communication and collaboration channels beyond email to evade security controls.

According to the results, 47% of organizations are currently using 6-10 communication and collaboration tools at once, with video conferencing ranking as the most used tool (80%), followed by email (77%) and messaging (71%). 

More than a quarter (27%) consider strengthening security controls across multiple communication and collaboration channels their top priority relative to other security threat vectors, with another 54% classifying it as a top three priority. 

You can read the survey details here.

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