World Password Day was celebrated globally on May 4th 2023 with lots of emphasis on the improvement of password safety against breaches digitally with little or no mention of manual and safer means.
Imagine a world beyond passwords, where users can securely access data at any place at any time without having to validate themselves manually. A post-password world is no longer a distant dream, but instead a closely approaching reality.
Data breaches involving social engineering and credential misuse accounted for 82% of breaches in 2022, according to a recent study by Verizon. Online security might seem impossible without passwords, however, many users still practice poor password hygiene, posing a huge risk when it comes to cyber threats such as brute-force and dictionary attacks.
“Treat your password like your toothbrush. Don’t let anybody else use it, and get a new one every six months.” – Clifford Stoll, Astronomer & Engineer
It’s 2023—Are passwords still relevant today?
Technology is fast-paced. A lot has evolved in cybersecurity over the last few years—security norms, device smartness, biometric authentication, and security best practices. But one thing has never lost its significance: the password.
Passwords still serve as the simplest and most effective means to guard access to data, privileged accounts, or most digital resources. Passwords never go out of fashion because they are easy to use, easy to change if needed, cost-effective, and do not demand additional software or hardware to function.
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