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Organizations Adopt Passwordless Authentication to Mitigate Weak Password Risks

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Organizations are increasingly adopting passwordless authentication methods, such as single sign-on (SSO) and passkeys, to address the persistent issue of weak passwords. A recent survey indicates that 33% of respondents use SSO or passkeys, while 92% of CISOs plan to implement passwordless authentication. The shift is driven by reduced phishing risks, improved productivity, and better user experience. However, challenges include legacy system support, user resistance, and high implementation costs.

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  1. 13.11.2025 18:17 1 articles · 23h ago

    Organizations Increasingly Adopt Passwordless Authentication

    In 2025, organizations are rapidly adopting passwordless authentication methods like SSO and passkeys to address the persistent issue of weak passwords. A survey indicates that 33% of respondents already use these methods, while 92% of CISOs plan to implement passwordless authentication. The shift is driven by reduced phishing risks, improved productivity, and better user experience. However, challenges such as legacy system support, user resistance, and high implementation costs persist.

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  • A survey of 800 million leaked passwords revealed that 750,000 used basic holiday-themed passwords, such as 'santa' and 'snow'.

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  • 96% of CISOs believe that multi-factor authentication (MFA) cannot keep up with today's threat landscape.

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  • 33% of survey respondents use SSO or passkeys, while 25% use complex passwords, 17% use passphrases, and 20% use password managers.

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  • 92% of CISOs plan to implement passwordless authentication, up from 70% a year ago.

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  • 52% of organizations cite reduced phishing risks as a driver for passwordless authentication, while 41% report improved productivity and 39% note better user experience.

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  • Challenges to passwordless adoption include legacy system support, user resistance, and high implementation costs.

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