2021 Thales Access Management Index
The Challenges of Trusted Access in a Cloud-First World
The shift to remote working and the acceleration of cloud-based services have put a strain on identity and access management infrastructure. As remote access becomes the norm rather than the exception, many organisations need to evolve their security approaches in a world where there is no longer a defined perimeter, according to the 2021 Thales Access Management Index.
Analysis from 451 Research, part of S&P Global Market Intelligence, based on a survey commissioned by Thales, with more than 2,600 security professionals worldwide 
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Key Stats from the Global Research
COVID-19 has transformed the business operating environment, challenging expectations and realities of information security and its management.
Percentage of organisations that are concerned about the security risks and threats of employees working remotely:
82%
APAC
52%
have adopted two-factor authentication in their organisations
EUROPE
42%
of organisations are investing in cloud-based access management
LATAM
68%
are using multi-factor authentication for remote non-IT staff
Insights from the Global Research
As we move away from perimeter-based security models and more towards a Zero Trust approach, managing access to critical resources is a central function of any security strategy.
Percentage of organisations that do not have any access management solution deployed:
61%
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