Survey Reveals Nearly 90% of IT Pros Felt Prepared for a Password-Based Cyberattack, Yet More Than Half Fell Victim to One
SANTA CLARA, Calif., Dec. 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Axiad, a leading provider of organization-wide passwordless orchestration, today announced the results of its 2023 State of Authentication Survey. The survey investigated the types of cyberattacks respondents were most afraid of and prepared for, how their organizations held up against password-based attacks, if and why companies are still using passwords, and what cybersecurity technologies companies plan to use in 2024.
- Key findings from the survey revealed:
39% indicated phishing is the most feared cyberattack, while 49% said it is the attack most likely to happen. - 88% felt their company was prepared to defend against a password-based cyberattack, yet 52% said their business has fallen victim to one within the last year.
- Organizations need to act now to combat advanced cybercriminals, or they will continue to be at risk.
- In today's threat landscape, the most effective thing they can do to bolster their cybersecurity posture is implement passwordless authentication and phishing-resistant MFA."