Update Internet Browsers

Over 8,500 organizations have more than half of their computers running an out-of-date version of an internet browser, which doubles their chances of experiencing a publicly disclosed breach, according to BitSight.

With the growing adoption of tools such as Google Drive and Box, which allow employees to access company data through web browsers, organizations must maintain up-to-date browsers to protect their sensitive data, BItSight said. "Some browsers offer automatic updates, but because employees across the company may use different browsers to access the Internet, information security teams cannot solely rely on these automated features," Bit Sight said in its report. "Instead, they must proactively monitor their network and consider installing updates on systems with outdated browsers."