Security
SHARE
Facebook X Pinterest WhatsApp

The Surprising Truth About Corporate Security Policies

The Surprising Truth About Corporate Security Policies Only about 25 percent of employees have tried to bypass company security policies while at work. No Title 95 percent of these employees respect the importance of their employers’ measures to protect their IT assets. No Title 89 percent of employees think that security policies help with the […]

Written By
thumbnail Ericka Chickowski
Ericka Chickowski
Sep 21, 2011
Channel Insider content and product recommendations are editorially independent. We may make money when you click on links to our partners. Learn More

1The Surprising Truth About Corporate Security Policies

Only about 25 percent of employees have tried to bypass company security policies while at work.

2No Title

95 percent of these employees respect the importance of their employers’ measures to protect their IT assets.

3No Title

89 percent of employees think that security policies help with the prevention of virus infections on company gear.

4No Title

83 percent understand that policies help protect customer information and company data.

5No Title

61 percent reported that company security policies rarely or never make it more difficult for them to do their jobs.

6No Title

26 percent of respondents were aware of someone who received a warning as a result of breaking security policies.

7No Title

18 percent were aware of someone who was fired.

8No Title

9 percent know someone whose computer privileges were reduced.

9No Title

8 percent know someone who was put on probation.

10No Title

75 percent of employees believe security policies are, nevertheless, a necessary evil.

11No Title

Only about 7 percent of employees expressed extreme concern that their employers monitor their online activities.

12No Title

Around 84 percent of organizations require a login password for company computers and 55 percent restrict the types of programs their employees can download.

13No Title

But just 37 percent of organizations have policies restricting access to the network outside the office and a small 20 percent require two-factor authentication for network or computer access.

thumbnail Ericka Chickowski

Recommended for you...

thumbnail Video: How MSPs Can Turn Compliance Into Profit According to Choice Cyber Solutions COO
Video
Video: How MSPs Can Turn Compliance Into Profit According to Choice Cyber Solutions COO
Katie Bavoso
Oct 22, 2025
thumbnail Syncro Survey Finds Backup, Security Gaps in Microsoft 365 MSPs
Security
Syncro Survey Finds Backup, Security Gaps in Microsoft 365 MSPs
Luis Millares
Oct 22, 2025
thumbnail ShareGate Announces New Program and Advanced Assessments
Security
ShareGate Announces New Program and Advanced Assessments
Jordan Smith
Oct 21, 2025
thumbnail Silverfort Adds New Capabilities to Enhance End-to-End Identity Security
Security
Silverfort Adds New Capabilities to Enhance End-to-End Identity Security
Luis Millares
Oct 21, 2025
Channel Insider Logo

Channel Insider combines news and technology recommendations to keep channel partners, value-added resellers, IT solution providers, MSPs, and SaaS providers informed on the changing IT landscape. These resources provide product comparisons, in-depth analysis of vendors, and interviews with subject matter experts to provide vendors with critical information for their operations.

facebook
linkedin
youtube
rss
spotify
x

Company

About us Contact us Advertise with us

Categories

Channel Business Security AI Infrastructure Lists & Awards Resources

Property of TechnologyAdvice. © 2025 TechnologyAdvice. All Rights Reserved

Advertiser Disclosure: Some of the products that appear on this site are from companies from which TechnologyAdvice receives compensation. This compensation may impact how and where products appear on this site including, for example, the order in which they appear. TechnologyAdvice does not include all companies or all types of products available in the marketplace.

Terms of Service Privacy Policy California - Do Not Sell My Information