Access to your corporate IT systems could be one medium rare porterhouse away according to a survey released this week by the research firm SailPoint.  Workers in the US led the way, though with a slightly higher average price, among the countries surveyed.  On top of that, workers fessed up to using the same password for more than one system, increasing corporate vulnerability.  This can be an especially troubling issue for government contractors.  A reputation for safeguarding government information is 100% essential.  Lose the government’s trust and you can lose a lot of business.  Some companies are starting to move away from passwords and onto solutions like thumb scans or other safeguards that are more difficult to give away or steal.  While these systems can be expensive, their cost is a pittance when compared to the risk the entire company could be in for if someone decided that a bottle of 1994 Silver Oak was a fair trade for long hours and giving information to a “friend”.  If your firm isn’t sure where to turn for such solutions, Allen Federal may be able to help.  Our network includes companies working in this exact field.