Survey Finds Disconnect Between Executive and IT Security Leader Optimism and Risky Employee BehaviorBOSTON, April 30, 2024--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Small and medium-sized business (SMB) leaders report that they are investing more time, attention, and budget on cybersecurity, but human factors are getting in the way – including lack of awareness, training and inconsistent policy adherence. Together with policy and technology gaps, these factors continue to create significant security and business risks, according to a survey of more than 600 business and IT security managers conducted by LastPass and survey research firm InnovateMR.Cyber-attacks targeting smaller organizations have increased significantly in recent years, as cyber criminals view these organizations as relatively easy targets—and a potential path to large profits via ransomware, phishing and supply chain attacks. To gauge attitudes and behaviors around these trends, LastPass partnered with research firm InnovateMR to survey business and IT security leaders at companies with fewer than 3,000 employees regarding their password management and cybersecurity practices. Key findings from the survey include:Both executive and IT leaders perceive low risks. Only three in 10 leaders believe their company faces a very high risk (8+ out of 10) of having a cybersecurity issue. Phishing attacks, cloud vulnerabilities and data loss from ransomware or malware are seen as top threats in the next 12 months.Executives and IT leaders are overly optimistic

Mount Vernon Offers Free Admission for President's Day Events to Learn About and Celebrate America's First PresidentMOUNT VERNON, Va., Jan. 29, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- As President's Day and the next presidential election approach, a new poll from George Washington's Mount Vernon finds 86 percent of Americans want a president who is honest, exhibits ethical leadership, and sets a standard for other politicians to follow. This sentiment holds steady across party lines, with 90 percent of Democrats/Lean Democrats in agreement and 85 percent of Republicans/Lean Republicans in agreement.Equally important to Americans is a president who will protect a peaceful transition of power between administrations, a precedent set by George Washington. Eighty-six percent of Americans want a president who will ensure a peaceful transition, as do 90 percent of Democrats/Lean Democrats and 83 percent of Republicans/Lean Republicans in agreement.George Washington's Mount Vernon poll finds 86% of Americans want a president who is honest and ethical. Post thisAmericans across party lines also say it is highly important that U.S. presidents promote national unity, respect the Constitution, avoid extreme partisanship, and advocate for a cautious and independent approach to international relations.These findings are the results of a recent national survey sponsored by The George Washington Presidential Library in publicity partnership with the University of Virginia Center for Politics

InnovateMR appoints Marcin Nadolny as Director of Finance.