How Secure Are Government Employees?
A groundbreaking new study reveals that workers in Government have different priorities and perceptions than their employers.
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Government has a Problem with Shadow IT
Government employees find the security policies set in place by their employers to be restrictive. This attitude causes employees to frequently seek workarounds through non-approved apps.
39%
find their security policies restrictive.
There is a problem with the balance between security and employee experience in Finance. 32% are are finding ways to work around the policies they perceive as prohibitive.
Notably concerning is that 45% are more efficient using non-work apps like Dropbox and Gmail.
There is a Password Problem in Government
Considering that the vast majority of cyber attacks begin with compromised credentials, Government workers must improve their password hygiene to keep data safe.
73%
use the same passwords for multiple applications.
17% admit to storing their passwords on their computers in apps like Word or Excel, 21% written in a personal journal.
72% of Government workers choose work passwords that are easy to remember and 18% reset passwords every day.
With the loss of one password, many applications become susceptible to breach. In order to secure data in Government institutions, substantial improvements must be made.
Attitudes Toward Personal Privacy and Company Security Are Misaligned
While Employees in all industries favor personal privacy over company security, the bias that Government workers hold towards privacy is notable.
81%
of Government employees claim their personal privacy is more important than company security.
Of all industries polled, Government workers care about company security the least. Only 19% prioritize company security over their personal privacy needs,
Government Workers Trust Their Employers with Data
Government workers largely have a positive perception of their employers. This is especially true in regard to attitudes toward securing data.
72%
of Government employees believe that their employer respects their personal privacy.
82% attested to the belief that their company is more concerned about data security now than ever before.
The strength in perception indicates that Government institutions are delivering effective methods of communication with their employees when it comes to security.
Workers are Adaptable, and Transformation is Predictable
Remote work is swiftly becoming the norm in the Government sector and remote employees are more aware of security and privacy policies.
31%
of Govenment Employees surveyed work full-time in the office.
75% of employees in Government believe their employers are open to listening to new ideas about the use of technology to improve the way they work.
With that precedent in mind, employers should involve workers in product decisions as their experience allows for meaningful insight when drafting policies and writing company-wide communications on security
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2022 Study For Government
Discover how the usage of employee devices, applications, and tools are affecting employee experience and cyber security in Government.
