Passkeys to the Rescue: How Organizations Are Ditching Passwords and Battling Phishing Fears
Keeper Security’s latest Insight Report, “Navigating a Hybrid Authentication Landscape,” highlights the rise of passkeys as a solution to evolving cyber threats. Despite their benefits, 40% of businesses still rely on hybrid systems that include passwords. The report underscores the need for a balanced approach to authentication, blending modern passkeys with robust password practices.
Hot Take:
Who knew passwords and passkeys could have such a complicated relationship? It’s like a soap opera for cybersecurity—will they ever get along? With Keeper Security’s latest Insight Report, it seems like we’re all stuck in a digital rom-com where passwords won’t ghost us and passkeys are the new hot fling!
Key Points:
- Passkeys are gaining in popularity, with 80% of organizations using or planning to use them.
- 40% of businesses use a hybrid authentication approach, combining passwords and passkeys.
- Phishing remains a major threat despite the rise of passkeys, affecting 67% of businesses.
- 57% of IT leaders struggle with managing the dual systems of passwords and passkeys.
- 70% of organizations are implementing passkeys in phases, focusing first on critical systems.
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