The Death of Passwords

When you want to protect your data, one of the first things you think of is passwords. But with the digital world changing, are passwords becoming ineffective?

Think about your own data security. What kind of password user are you?

• One password for every online account
• A separate password for all your accounts … but you store them all together in the same document

These are not the most secure ways to protect your personal information. But unfortunately, they are the most popular.

As the number of reported data breaches continues to grow, the modern-day consumer is becoming more aware of the risks they face when giving companies their valuable personally identifiable information (PII). In fact, data from 2018 tells us:

• Almost 33 percent of users have abandoned a transaction with a company due to privacy concerns.
• Over 90 percent of internet users have concerns about the security of their data.
• 74 percent of consumers have restricted their internet use to limit the availability of their personal data.

Despite these statistics, it’s unlikely that consumers will change their password management habits. So, what can companies do to make sure that they are doing their part to secure customer data? Simple, employ new—and better—authentication technologies.

• Multi-factor authentication allows customers to verify their identity through a two-step process with their phone or authenticator app.
• Risk-based authentication uses profile rules such as location or device to confirm identity.
• Biometric authentication uses tools such as TouchID to authenticate via a fingerprint, or FaceID to authenticate via a face scan.

These technologies give companies the chance to focus on customer experience.

Take a look at the infographic below shared by LoginRadius a customer identity and access management platform for Enterprises. In this infographic, you will learn:

• The challenges of password management in a world where “123456” is a consumer favorite
• Why passwords don’t work for the “sharing” generation
• New authentication technologies that can be used for an extra layer of security

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