And it’s happening globally. Computer screens are at risk of exposing sensitive information, but 3M can help.
An eye-opening look at the need for visual privacy in the workplace—all over the world.
In 2015, Ponemon Institute conducted an experiment in the U.S. that revealed how easy it was to capture sensitive company information through visual hacking. To determine if visual hacking was an issue on a global scale, 3M sponsored an expanded experiment in 2016 to include offices in China, France, Germany, India, Japan, South Korea and the United Kingdom.
The worldwide results are alarming and serve as a good reminder of the importance of addressing visual privacy in organizations all over the world.
And learn how to help protect sensitive information from visual hackers.
An undercover white hat hacker was able to visually hack information in 91% of the global trials.1
In nearly half of the global trials an undercover visual hacker was able to obtain information in 15 minutes or less.1
Globally, 52% of sensitive information was successfully hacked from employee computer screens.1
The visual hacker was stopped in only 32% of global attempts. Meaning 68% of the time no one did anything to stop them.1
1 Sponsored by 3M
2 Ponemon Institute, “3M Visual Hacking Experiment,” 2015, sponsored by 3M and the Visual Privacy Advisory Council.
Take the risk out of these key risk areas by addressing points of vulnerability in the workplace.
Understanding the methods of visual hackers can help to protect your visual privacy. Organisational leadership should focus on common points of visual hacking to help reduce vulnerability. Login credentials, classified documents, corporate financials and more are all at stake.
Virtually any screen you see can also be seen by a visual hacker.
Think outside your walls. In today’s modern, mobile business environment, having a visual privacy plan is more vital than ever.
3 “Visual Data Breach Risk Assessment Study." 2010. People Security Consulting Services.
3M Screen Privacy Products use advanced microlouver technology to block side views, while providing a crisp, clear view for the intended user.
Help protect the information on your screen, and help protect the screen itself against scratches, scuffs and glare.
See how healthcare, education, finance and government organisations can help prevent breaches.