Access Logs Emerge as a Critical Tool for IT Teams Under Pressure

Cybersecurity spending is up—but so are the challenges facing IT teams. Global information security budgets are projected to hit $212 billion this year, yet many organisations still face staffing shortages, operational blind spots, and rising pressure to keep up with evolving threats.

Despite the rise in spending, over half of security professionals say their budgets still remain inadequate, and nearly half expect a cyberattack in the coming year. To keep up, many are leaning on external partners like software vendors and third parties, but with that comes added complexity. And in today’s hybrid, high-risk, and fast-paced environments, visibility across all users, devices, and systems remains critical to staying secure and compliant.

As a result, more IT teams are turning to access logs and audit logs not just for compliance, but for operational insight to help alleviate some of this pressure by swiftly identifying and remediating risks and inefficiencies. As highlighted in a recent Cybersecurity Dive article, organisations are increasingly relying on detailed access data to investigate incidents, manage risk, and maintain system performance in real time. But without the right tools, making sense of this data can be time consuming and overwhelming.

At Imprivata, we’ve seen firsthand how access intelligence technology can transform reactive log-checking into a proactive operational advantage—one capable of maximising organisational efficiency and security, especially in fast-paced, shared-device environments.

To learn more, see how we help teams turn visibility into action.

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