Limited Identity Disaster Recovery Testing Among Organizations
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Only 24% of organizations test their identity disaster recovery plans every six months, despite rising investment in identity threat detection and response (ITDR). The research highlights a gap in recovery preparedness, with many organizations focusing on preventative controls while neglecting response and recovery readiness. This lack of testing can lead to severe business impacts during identity-related incidents.
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10.03.2026 18:00 1 articles · 19h ago
Limited Identity Disaster Recovery Testing Among Organizations
A global survey of 650 IT and security practitioners and executives reveals that only 24% of organizations test their identity disaster recovery plans every six months. The research highlights a gap in recovery preparedness, with many organizations focusing on preventative controls while neglecting response and recovery readiness. This lack of testing can lead to severe business impacts during identity-related incidents.
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- Only 24% Of organizations Test Identity Recovery Every Six Months — www.infosecurity-magazine.com — 10.03.2026 18:00
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Only 24% of organizations test identity disaster recovery plans every six months.
First reported: 10.03.2026 18:001 source, 1 articleShow sources
- Only 24% Of organizations Test Identity Recovery Every Six Months — www.infosecurity-magazine.com — 10.03.2026 18:00
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44% of organizations conduct tests once a year, 8% test every 2 years, and 24% never test their recovery plans.
First reported: 10.03.2026 18:001 source, 1 articleShow sources
- Only 24% Of organizations Test Identity Recovery Every Six Months — www.infosecurity-magazine.com — 10.03.2026 18:00
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Organizations that regularly rehearse recovery tend to experience shorter outages and lower disruption during identity-related incidents.
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- Only 24% Of organizations Test Identity Recovery Every Six Months — www.infosecurity-magazine.com — 10.03.2026 18:00
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Non-human identities, third-party accounts, service accounts, and legacy environments are among the most challenging areas to monitor and secure.
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- Only 24% Of organizations Test Identity Recovery Every Six Months — www.infosecurity-magazine.com — 10.03.2026 18:00
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Nearly 80% of organizations remain vulnerable to identity-related threats due to complexity and insufficient tools.
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- Only 24% Of organizations Test Identity Recovery Every Six Months — www.infosecurity-magazine.com — 10.03.2026 18:00
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79% of respondents believe artificial intelligence can improve ITDR effectiveness by reducing alert fatigue and analyzing signals across multiple identity platforms.
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- Only 24% Of organizations Test Identity Recovery Every Six Months — www.infosecurity-magazine.com — 10.03.2026 18:00
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57% of organizations now operate an ITDR programme, up from 48% the previous year.
First reported: 10.03.2026 18:001 source, 1 articleShow sources
- Only 24% Of organizations Test Identity Recovery Every Six Months — www.infosecurity-magazine.com — 10.03.2026 18:00