The problem with Passwords: The 2025 Authentication guide

Did you know that the average enterprise uses over 1,000 different applications, while an end-user might juggle an average of 168 passwords (according to a study conducted by 1Password)?

Passwords are plagued with problems and are an increasingly insecure factor for identity verification. In this guide to Passwordless Authentication, we walk you through a 5-phase approach for providing secure access for your workforce and saying good-bye to passwords for good.

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In this ebook you’ll learn:

Why passwords are problematic and how passwordless authentication can help
How to identity security gaps created by a heavy reliance on passwords
The business benefits of passwordless authentication
A 5-step approach to implementing a passwordless solution that provides company-wide secure access
5 KPI’s worth tracking in a passwordless future

Who is this report for?

CISOs who want to implement powerful security solutions
IT and Support teams who want to streamline their processes and improve user experience
Security professionals seeking technology that solves modern security pain points

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Duo was exactly what I was looking for, which was a simple and elegant way to use YubiKeys or Windows Hello or Touch ID to replace the password. It simultaneously simplifies a user’s life and takes the risky password off the table.

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Jason Waits

Chief Information Security Officer, CISO, Inductive Automation

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