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Moving Beyond Passwords as a Means of Security

April 9, 2015 by Serge Soroka

Passwords Becoming Passé

Psst! If you’ve been using “123456” or “password” as your security passwords on your computer or for your IT software, you may want to rethink your strategy.

According to a data breach security report from Verizon, about two-thirds of all breaches in 2014 were due to weak or stolen passwords. In fact, password management is one of the biggest threats to online security. In response, many companies have been exploring solutions that could take passwords entirely out of the picture. Sounds impossible? Welcome to the future of security. Here are just a few of the solutions being considered:

  •  Fingerprint scanners to read a thumbprint or other print so that a device recognizes you.
  •  Retina scans that use special scanners to read the unique blood vessel pattern at the back of your eye.
  •  Iris recognition that scans the special features of your iris, the colored part of your eye.
  •  Multi-step security that uses passwords in addition to another form of confirmation, like a phone call.
  •  Dongles (yes, it’s a thing). These special keys plug into a device, unlocking it and enabling it to be used.

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