Data | Increased risk of data breach if IT managed by external partner

Almost two-thirds (63%) of organisations now allow technology to be managed outside of their internal IT department which breeds increased security and privacy risks, new research has revealed.

The 2019 Harvey Nash/KPMG CIO survey revealed that when IT is managed externally, employers are twice as likely to have multiple security areas exposed and more likely to become the victim of large-scale cyber-attacks.

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As HR departments deal with lots of documents relating to the personal details, addresses and contact details of employees, the increased likelihood of data breaches is detrimental for HR – for both compliance with data legislation and its reputation.

To ensure that security systems are slick, in many instances HR and IT are encouraged to team up with one another to prevent data breaches from occurring. However, with new research showing that 63% of organisations allow IT to be managed externally, it may be more difficult for the two departments to work together effectively.