A recent survey indicates a significant confidence gap in the security of collaboration tools among European organizations. While 84% of IT professionals in the UK, France, and Germany express confidence in their collaboration environments, only 29% believe these tools adequately handle sensitive communications. Issues such as prolonged access to shared files and the difficulty of revoking access indicate challenges in managing collaboration security.
The survey highlights a reliance on various tools for collaboration, often without proper governance, especially when sharing information with external partners. Many organizations resort to ungoverned consumer apps due to speed and urgency, raising security and compliance risks. The report emphasizes that organizations need to improve their governance to enhance the security of both internal and external collaboration.