What 16 Billion Leaked Credentials Reveal About the Modern Organization

The recent resurfacing of 16 billion compromised credentials—while largely a repackaged collection of older breaches—should not be dismissed. It brings to light a longstanding organizational vulnerability: organizations continue to treat cybersecurity as a technical issue rather than a strategic organizational imperative. It further exacerbates cybersecurity de-prioritization against competing business priorities, rather than it being “the” critical business priority. It’s a breakdown of leadership, accountability, and system-wide risk management.