Forcepoint™ Study Finds Millennials’ Behavior Poses Significant Security Risk to Federal IT Systems

Austin, Texas – October 25, 2016 – Global cybersecurity leader Forcepoint™ today released the results of a survey identifying how members of the millennial generation use technology and revealing how these behaviors – if left unaddressed – can significantly jeopardize the security of the U.S. federal government’s IT systems. The research shows quick action is needed to prevent a generational shift from upending federal agencies’ current cybersecurity postures, as hundreds of thousands of baby boomers reach retirement eligibility in the next year. Forcepoint’s study details a range of attitudes and risky behaviors gathered from more than 670 survey respondents. Millennials’ regular use of unprotected public Wi-Fi, sharing of passwords and a belief that cybersecurity is solely the IT department’s responsibility present the most urgent security challenges for the government.