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IT Service Management Named a Top Choice for Managing Identity in the Enterprise, but Email and Spreadsheets are Close Behind, New Research FindsClear Skye® Inc today announced the findings of their first-ever "Identity Management Survey," exploring the state of identity governance and security in the enterprise. Conducted in partnership with research firm Gradient Flow, the survey questioned 500+ respondents from a variety of industries, a majority (62%) of which hold job functions in Information Technology (IT). The findings shed light on the tools, technologies, and practices defining identity at work. The $13 billion identity management market is prime for growth, as cloud adoption, artificially intelligent software, and entry points for cyberattacks expand. But despite major strides in recent years, there are some identity practices that have failed to evolve. For example, email (50%) was cited as the most popular option for controlling permissions and entitlements among all respondents. Comparatively, respondents from large companies (55%) and those who held IT roles (54%) favored more sophisticated methods, such as IT Service Management (ITSM) or workforce management platforms. "It's encouraging that business leaders understand the value of connecting, automating, and streamlining identity throughout their organization, reflected by the popularity of ITSM and business platforms," said John Milburn, CEO, Clear Skye. "But, manual, error-prne processes, like managing identities through email and spreadsheets, are at best ineffective and at worst harmful. This should be a wakeup call for modern businesses relying on archaic, insecure identity management processes." Other key findings include:
The research is clear: challenges with UX, outsourcing to multiple vendors for identity-related functions, and the use of too many business applications and systems are pain points for identity programs. However, many of these issues can be addressed through capabilities available through an organization's existing ITSM/workforce management platform. For example, ServiceNow-which more than a third of respondents cited using-houses solutions that help users strategically align identity with their overall business operations. To download the full report, visit: https://identity.clearskye.com/identity-management-survey-research-report. To learn more about Clear Skye, visit: www.clearskye.com. About Clear Skye Clear Skye is the only identity security and governance solution built natively on ServiceNow. The company reimagines enterprise identity access and risk management by enabling organizations to use a familiar interface, provide deeper identity control and insight, and build a bridge between the business and IT. By reducing silos between functional areas like HR, IT, SecOps, and GRC, Clear Skye reduces friction, increases efficiency, and accelerates time-to-value. Global customers trust Clear Skye with their identity lifecycle management, governance, and security initiatives. For more information, visit www.clearskye.com, and follow on Twitter, LinkedIn, and Facebook.
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