Few employees -- even IT employees -- are vigilant about using adequate passwords.    

Despite almost constant reports of data breaches and hacking incidents, many organizations are still not taking even the most basic measures to protect their organization's data. In fact, the password practices in some companies may actually be putting them at greater risk. According to a password security report by Lieberman Software, 48% of the more than 300 IT professionals surveyed have worked for organizations that have experienced a data breach.

Such practices make it easier for hackers -- and employees -- to gain access to sensitive data. For instance, 26% said that at least one IT staff member in their organization has abused privileged logins to access unauthorized information. This absence of fundamental data protection measures may point to a developing sense of apathy regarding data security, even among those who are tasked with maintaining it.