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This page offers an categorized index of useful and commonly requested authentication statistics. Want to see how your organization's password practices compare to others? Interested in targeting a topic for user awareness training? Find the statistics that interest you and click on the title to read the details.

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Statistic Index

Category: User Password Practices

64% of end users report that they have written down their password at least once

Study: Rainbow Technologies Password Survey: 64 Percent Write Passwords Down Compromising Corporate Data - April 28 2003

65% of workers use the same password for different applications or services (2003)

Study: Infosecurity Europe 2003 Information Security Survey - April 2003

70% of people do not use a unique password for each Web site

Study: Attitudes and Behavior Towards Password Use on the World Wide Web - October 11 2000

A quarter of Brits forget their online passwords on a regular basis

Study: Microsoft UK Password Survey - November 2 2004

A third of Internet users have shared their log-in information with their partner

Study: Visa EU Password Selection Survey (2004) - August 2004

A third of users share their password with others and have done so in the last month

Study: Global Password Usage Survey - October 23 2003

Around 82% of people have forgotten a password used on a Web site

Study: Attitudes and Behavior Towards Password Use on the World Wide Web - October 11 2000

Bank card passwords in London frequently memorized instead of written down

Study: Women less security conscious than men with PIN numbers - December 2004

CIOs and IT executives more likely to use strong passwords compared to CEOs and other executives

Study: Executive Cyber Threat Awareness Survey - January 2002

Common origins of European office worker passwords (2003)

Study: Infosecurity Europe 2003 Information Security Survey - April 2003

Common origins of European office worker passwords (2004)

Study: Infosecurity Europe 2004 Information Security Survey - April 2004

Common sources of passwords for people in England

Study: Compaq Password Survey - January 2 1997

Eighty percent of people in London never change their bank card PIN

Study: Women less security conscious than men with PIN numbers - December 2004

Favorite types of passwords for European users

Study: Visa EU Password Selection Survey (2004) - August 2004

Few customers opt to have their browser remember their online banking password

Study: 2nd Annual Financial Institution Online Fraud Survey - November 2004

Forgetfulness forces most users to request a password or PIN reset

Study: Perceptions About Passwords - March 2006

Forty percent of online banking customers use the same password multiple times

Study: 2nd Annual Financial Institution Online Fraud Survey - November 2004

Four classifications of people based on their password choice

Study: CentralNic Password Survey - June 2001

Frequency of login password changes

Study: Global Password Usage Survey - October 23 2003

Frustration of forgotten password leads to anti-social behavior

Study: Microsoft UK Password Survey - November 2 2004

Half of Brits use multiple passwords to access online sites

Study: Microsoft UK Password Survey - November 2 2004

Half of the Europeans surveyed use passwords for more than one application

Study: Visa EU Password Selection Survey (2000) - July 2000

How many different passwords or PINS are currently assigned to people

Study: CSO Magazine Online Poll 2604 - June 22 2004

How many passwords do people have for business

Study: SafeNet/Rainbow Technologies Password Usage Survey - June 2003

How many people share online passwords with others

Study: Identity Management: Consumer’s Habits & the Potential Backlash Faced by Business - April 2004

How many people write down online passwords

Study: Identity Management: Consumer’s Habits & the Potential Backlash Faced by Business - April 2004

How often do people share passwords for Web sites with other people

Study: Attitudes and Behavior Towards Password Use on the World Wide Web - October 11 2000

How often do users write down the passwords they use for Web sites

Study: Attitudes and Behavior Towards Password Use on the World Wide Web - October 11 2000

How people remember passwords

Study: 2nd Annual Consumer Security Confidence Survey - March 2004

Just two-thirds of people change their passwords.

Study: PC World Privacy Survey - June 2003

Majority of students at Dartmouth have shared passwords

Study: Dartmouth Computer User and Security Behavior - April 2003

Many users do choose different passwords when they register at Web sites

Study: Pew Internet & American Life Project Survey - August 2000

Most average UK employees use 1 to 3 systems in their job

Study: 2004 Information Security Breaches Survey - April 2004

Most online shoppers feel their passwords are somewhat secure, but 44% never change their password

Study: SPSS Online Shopping Consumer Survey - December 3 2003

Most people can remember their debit card PIN, but more struggle with their credit card PIN

Study: APACS Chip and PIN Programme Survey of Users - September 15 2004

Most people have shared their password and know the password of a co-worker

Study: Infosecurity Europe 2003 Information Security Survey - April 2003

Most popular places for storing passwords

Study: Hole in password safety net - June 24 2002

Most users have forgotten a password at least once a year

Study: Global Password Usage Survey - October 23 2003

Mother's maiden name and favorite soccer team rank as top password choices among Brits

Study: Microsoft UK Password Survey - November 2 2004

Nearly 18% of users share their online banking password with someone else

Study: APACS 2004 Online Banking Survey - October 1 2004

Nearly half of all people write down their passwords

Study: PC World Privacy Survey - June 2003

Number of passwords needed by each user to access corporate systems

Study: KPMG 2002 Global Information Security Survey - 2002

Number of passwords needed for work

Study: Global Password Usage Survey - October 23 2003

Number of passwords or PINs people must currently remember

Study: Perceptions About Passwords - March 2006

Number of passwords used by consumers for electronic information access

Study: 3rd Annual Consumer Security Confidence Survey - February 2005

Number of passwords used to access online sites containing the user's personal data

Study: Identity Management: Consumer’s Habits & the Potential Backlash Faced by Business - April 2004

Number of people who have shared their password with a colleague

Study: Infosecurity Europe 2002 Information Security Survey - April 2002

Number of people who know the password of a colleague

Study: Infosecurity Europe 2004 Information Security Survey - April 2004

Number of people who use short and simple passwords

Study: Digital Marketing Services Internet Security Survey - December 2001

Number of people willing to give out a password when asked in a train station (2002)

Study: Infosecurity Europe 2002 Information Security Survey - April 2002

Number of people willing to give out a password when asked in a train station (2003)

Study: Infosecurity Europe 2003 Information Security Survey - April 2003

Number of people willing to give out a password when asked in a train station (2004)

Study: Infosecurity Europe 2004 Information Security Survey - April 2004

One-third of people keep a record of their passwords

Study: APACS 2004 Online Banking Survey - October 1 2004

Only 4% of people think they would be fooled by a bank account phishing email

Study: APACS 2004 Online Banking Survey - October 1 2004

Only a few IT personnel entered a password when prompted by an online survey

Study: NCC Group Security Survey - October 21 2003

Over a third of students use the same password for different Web sites

Study: Dartmouth Computer User and Security Behavior - April 2003

Over half of Internet users have never changed the password they use online

Study: APACS 2004 Online Banking Survey - October 1 2004

Password resets are required regularly for most users

Study: Perceptions About Passwords - March 2006

Passwords are used for more than one application

Study: Global Password Usage Survey - October 23 2003

Passwords used to access most frequently visited sites

Study: Identity Management: Consumer’s Habits & the Potential Backlash Faced by Business - April 2004

People are choosing a single or few password for all of their computer log-ins

Study: Visa EU Password Selection Survey (2004) - August 2004

Percent of people who write down passwords or store them in electronic format

Study: Global Password Usage Survey - October 23 2003

Percent of people willing to share their password if asked by a friend (2002)

Study: Infosecurity Europe 2002 Information Security Survey - April 2002

Percent of people willing to share their password if asked by a friend (2003)

Study: Infosecurity Europe 2003 Information Security Survey - April 2003

Percentage of people writing down business passwords, and the number of times they have done so

Study: SafeNet/Rainbow Technologies Password Usage Survey - June 2003

Percentage of users who have shared a password with someone else

Study: SafeNet/Rainbow Technologies Password Usage Survey - June 2003

Ranked information on the most commonly used passwords and password types

Study: Deloitte & Touche Most Popular Passwords - June 1997

Reported password choices of Europeans

Study: Visa EU Password Selection Survey (2000) - July 2000

Some teens share their IM or email password with a friend

Study: Teenage Life Online - June 20 2001

Students rarely change their password

Study: Dartmouth Computer User and Security Behavior - April 2003

Survey finds 28% of online banking customers use their bank password at other Internet sites

Study: APACS 2004 Online Banking Survey - October 1 2004

Susceptibility of university students to fake email requesting their password

Study: Ask and Ye Shall Receive: A Study in Social Engineering - April 1996

The number of PINs and passwords in use by people

Study: 2nd Annual Consumer Security Confidence Survey - March 2004

To which other personnel would employees disclose their password if requested

Study: PentaSafe 2002 Security Awareness Index Report - 2002

Two thirds of workers use the same password for different applications or services (2004)

Study: Infosecurity Europe 2004 Information Security Survey - April 2004

Two-thirds of users rarely or never change their passwords

Study: 2002 NTA Monitor Password Survey - December 2002

Type of information chosen by users for a password

Study: Hole in password safety net - June 24 2002

Type of password used to access online site containing personal data

Study: Identity Management: Consumer’s Habits & the Potential Backlash Faced by Business - April 2004

Typical internal user is required to maintain 8 unique user IDs and passwords

Study: Password Reset: Self-Service That You Will Love (Gartner Research Note T-15-6454) - April 15 2002

Users have too many passwords and either select easily guessable words or write them down

Study: 2002 NTA Monitor Password Survey - December 2002

What actions people take after forgetting a Web site password

Study: Attitudes and Behavior Towards Password Use on the World Wide Web - October 11 2000

Women more likely than men to use a single PIN for bank cards

Study: Women less security conscious than men with PIN numbers - December 2004

Category: Authentication Policies, Practices, or Procedures

66% of organization security policies mandate minimum authentication controls

Study: PentaSafe 2002 Security Awareness Index Report - 2002

Almost a quarter of companies fail to immediately revoke application access of departing employees

Study: Citrix iForum 2004 Access Survey - June 2004

Almost two thirds of organizations have taken measures to improve identity and access management

Study: The CSO Perspective on Security Threats, Data Protection and Identity and Access Management Solutions - May 2003

Are password policies enforced through software controls

Study: TechRepublic NetAdmin Password Practices Survey - November 2002

Around two-thirds of UK businesses rely on passwords to authenticate remote user connections

Study: Dimension Data Mobile Workforce Security Survey - November 2004

Authentication changes put in place to address security threats

Study: The State of IT Security 2003 - July 2003

Differences in password selection criteria and authentication use based on company size

Study: Executive Cyber Threat Awareness Survey - January 2002

Half of small UK organizations lack a formal user management process

Study: 2004 Information Security Breaches Survey - April 2004

How business size affects the requirement for staff to use passwords for authentication in the UK

Study: 2002 Information Security Breaches Survey - 2002

How often organizations implement network and application authentication technologies

Study: 2003 Annual Survey - 2003

Industry use of password reset delegation, automated addition/deletion of user accounts, and other processes

Study: The State of IT Security 2003 - July 2003

Most companies appear to have a formal password security policy

Study: TechRepublic NetAdmin Password Practices Survey - November 2002

Most global financial institutions offer strong authentication to corporate clients

Study: Authentication in Corporate Electronic Banking: Are Major Global FSIs Just Making a Token Effort? - December 2004

Number of organizations publishing and enforciing a password policy

Study: Windows & .NET Magazine Security Administrator Poll #1015 - April 10 2002

Number of times a year that users require a password reset for business applications

Study: SafeNet/Rainbow Technologies Password Usage Survey - June 2003

Only a small percentage of UK businesses have automated user account management

Study: 2004 Information Security Breaches Survey - April 2004

Percent of organizations auditing passwords with password cracking software

Study: TechRepublic NetAdmin Password Practices Survey - November 2002

Percent of organizations with established processes for account creation and password management

Study: Ernst & Young Global Information Security Survey 2004 - September 2004

Percentage of Australian organizations with user access management policies and procedures in 2003 and 2004

Study: 2004 Australian Computer Crime and Security Survey - 2004

Percentage of financial organizations using strong authentication

Study: Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu 2003 Global Security Survey of the Global Financial Services Industry - May 2003

Percentage of government agencies tightening access controls since September 11th

Study: Agencies Batten Down the Access Hatches - April 1 2002

Percentage of organizations that do not allow users to reuse a previous password

Study: SafeNet/Rainbow Technologies Password Usage Survey - June 2003

Percentage of organizations undertaking authentication-related strategic security initiatives

Study: The State of IT Security 2003 - July 2003

Percentage of organizations with written password and physical entry badge policies

Study: Enterprise Security Trends - August 2002

Primary means of logging into the network

Study: Global Password Usage Survey - October 23 2003

Shared passwords are used 73% of the time to manage network devices

Study: The Road to a Five-Nines Network - February 2004

The majority of government agencies feel their password policies are effective

Study: Agencies Batten Down the Access Hatches - April 1 2002

User provisioning processes in place for UK businesses

Study: Information Security Breaches Survey 2006 - April 2006

What percentage of UK businesses utilize authentication for transactional Web sites

Study: 2002 Information Security Breaches Survey - 2002

Whether organizations require positive identification before changing user passwords

Study: Ernst & Young Global Information Security Survey 2004 - September 2004

Category: Password Lifetime Policies or Practices

Frequency of password changes among London office workers

Study: Infosecurity Europe 2004 Information Security Survey - April 2004

Frequency of user password changes for Web sites.

Study: Attitudes and Behavior Towards Password Use on the World Wide Web - October 11 2000

How frequently are users required to change passwords

Study: TechRepublic NetAdmin Password Practices Survey - November 2002

How frequently must users change their passwords

Study: KPMG 2000 Information Security Survey - April 2000

How often are users required to change passwords at work

Study: SafeNet/Rainbow Technologies Password Usage Survey - June 2003

How often are users required to change their network passwords

Study: CSO Magazine Online Poll 2155 - January 2004

How often do users change their password

Study: Rainbow Technologies Password Survey: 64 Percent Write Passwords Down Compromising Corporate Data - April 28 2003

How often do users change their password for network access

Study: Federal Computer Week Online Survey - June 2 2003

How often do you require users to change their password (2001)

Study: Windows & .NET Magazine Online Poll #922 - November 2001

How often do you require users to change their password (2002)

Study: Windows & .NET Magazine Online Poll #1249 - December 2002

How often do you require users to change their password (2003)

Study: Windows & .NET Magazine Online Poll #1502 - November 2003

How often do you require users to change their password (2004)

Study: Windows & .NET Magazine Online Poll #1606 - June 2004

How often must users change passwords for business applications

Study: KPMG 2002 Global Information Security Survey - 2002

How often users must change passwords

Study: 10 Ways to More Effectively Secure Active Directory (Web Seminar) - August 26 2004

Percentage of people who change their password regularly and their reasoning

Study: Hole in password safety net - June 24 2002

Category: Password Length Policies or Practices

Minimum length required for users' passwords

Study: TechRepublic NetAdmin Password Practices Survey - November 2002

Password length enforced on the network

Study: Windows IT Pro Magazine Online Poll #1668 - November 15 2004

Percentage of organizations with specific password length requirements

Study: SafeNet/Rainbow Technologies Password Usage Survey - June 2003

Category: Password Character Usage Policies or Practices

Password requirements for numbers or symbols

Study: TechRepublic NetAdmin Password Practices Survey - November 2002

Percentage of organizations that require passwords to contain both letters and characters

Study: SafeNet/Rainbow Technologies Password Usage Survey - June 2003

Category: Authentication Related Criminal Incidents

2% of UK transactional Web sites have had attackers impersonate valid users

Study: 2002 Information Security Breaches Survey - 2002

Around 43% of organizations experiencing security breaches blamed accounts associated with ex-employees

Study: Camelot Network Security and Privacy Survey - June 25 2001

Bank phishing scam fools 5% of targeted victims into disclosing card number and PIN

Study: Bank of England Falls Victim As Email Scams Rise ‘By 400 Per Cent’ - December 31 2003

Figures on the percent of UK businesses having incidents related to unauthorized staff access

Study: 2004 Information Security Breaches Survey - April 2004

Figures on the percent of UK businesses suffering from weaknesses in their identity management infrastructure

Study: 2004 Information Security Breaches Survey - April 2004

Hacker scans for Windows systems with open file shares and weak passwords increases in latter half of 2002

Study: Symantec Internet Security Threat Report - March 2004

Number of employees and customers subjected to phishing attacks

Study: TriCipher Strong Authentication Survey - July 27 2005

One quarter of financial fraud incidents occurred when the criminal used someone else's account or privileges

Study: Insider Threat Study: Illicit Cyber Activity in the Banking and Finance Sector - August 2004

Percent of Australian organizations experiencing unauthorized access incidents in 2002 - 2004 and their financial impacts

Study: 2004 Australian Computer Crime and Security Survey - 2004

Percentage of attacks related to passwords and access control problems

Study: The State of IT Security 2003 - July 2003

Percentage of externally originating attacks related to insecure passwords

Study: 2002 Information Security Magazine Survey - September 2002

Percentage of online transactions that are fraudulent when the physical address doesn't match the IP address

Study: I Know Where You Shopped Last Night - September 2004

Percentage of security events related to unauthorized entry

Study: The State of IT Security 2003 - July 2003

Roughly 10% of surveyed people admitted illegally accessing data or services at their former employer

Study: Accenture Terminated Employee Survey - September 2004

UK businesses that have suffered unauthorized access security incidents in 2002 & 2000

Study: 2002 Information Security Breaches Survey - 2002

Category: Opinions on Authentication

80% of workers are fed up with passwords and would prefer an alternative authenticator

Study: Infosecurity Europe 2004 Information Security Survey - April 2004

A majority of Internet users are concerned about a criminal stealing their on-line identity

Study: Entrust Internet Security Survey - October 19 2004

Almost everyone prefers optional password use rather than mandatory

Study: Perceptions About Passwords - March 2006

Are people concerned about someone else figuring out their password

Study: Attitudes and Behavior Towards Password Use on the World Wide Web - October 11 2000

Area of business with biggest authentication issues

Study: TriCipher Strong Authentication Survey - July 27 2005

Around 30% of people are unsure or unwilling to use biometrics for online authentication

Study: 2004 Identity Management Survey - October 2004

Authentication characteristics most important for business to consumer (B2C) applications

Study: B2C Security Made Easy (Web Seminar) -

Biggest perceived authentication threats

Study: TriCipher Strong Authentication Survey - July 27 2005

Biggest problems with authentication system

Study: TriCipher Strong Authentication Survey - July 27 2005

Concerns of companies considering the use of biometric physical access control solutions

Study: Hitachi Data Systems Storage Index (2004) - September 2004

Consumers believe increased authentication security would lead them to buy more

Study: Gartner Identity Theft Survey - April 2004

Consumers in England prefer making purchases with smartcards to protect them from fraud

Study: APACS Chip and PIN Programme Survey of Users - September 15 2004

CSOs rate the effectiveness of passwords and token-based authentication

Study: The CSO Perspective on Security Threats, Data Protection and Identity and Access Management Solutions - May 2003

Current and potential online banking customers are reassured by one-time password mobile phone solution

Study: MORI Survey - Security Fears Over Online Banking - May 21 2003

Do people believe passwords provide sufficient security for online personal information

Study: 2nd Annual Consumer Security Confidence Survey - March 2004

Financial institutions may link maximum account transfers to strength of user authentication

Study: Gartner Identity Theft Survey - April 2004

Forecasted future impact of authentication technologies

Study: The CSO Perspective on Security Threats, Data Protection and Identity and Access Management Solutions - May 2003

Half of office workers would give their password to their boss or someone calling from the IT department

Study: Infosecurity Europe 2004 Information Security Survey - April 2004

Key obstacles in implementing strong authentication

Study: TriCipher Strong Authentication Survey - July 27 2005

Majority of consumers distrust passwords for protection of online info

Study: 3rd Annual Consumer Security Confidence Survey - February 2005

Mixed feelings exist about how strict authentication systems should work

Study: 2004 Identity Management Survey - October 2004

Mixed feelings exist about whether a deceased person's email password should be given to family

Study: Online Survey of email provider password disclosure policies - December 2004

More than half of users don't want their accounts locked out due to bad password entries

Study: 2004 Identity Management Survey - October 2004

Most companies feel biometrics is justified, but more than a third anticipate resistance to use

Study: Hitachi Data Systems Storage Index (2004) - September 2004

Most IT managers believe passwords provide the best protection against internal data theft

Study: Barron McCann Password Survey - December 1 2000

Nearly two thirds of users don't want to be forced to change passwords

Study: 2004 Identity Management Survey - October 2004

Opinions on the appropriateness of password policies

Study: Global Password Usage Survey - October 23 2003

People are split on whether the government should regulate businesses to require password-based authentication

Study: Perceptions About Passwords - March 2006

People believe they would use more online banking services if their identities were better protected

Study: Entrust Internet Security Survey - October 19 2004

People prefer flexibility in their options for authentication

Study: Perceptions About Passwords - March 2006

People prefer to authenticate for account access with facts rather than passwords

Study: Perceptions About Passwords - March 2006

Prediction that today's strong authentication won't safeguard against attacks in 2007

Study: Gartner Identity Theft Survey - April 2004

Primary barriers to replacing passwords used in business to consumer (B2C) applications with more secure authentication

Study: B2C Security Made Easy (Web Seminar) -

Ratings on the importance of smart card features

Study: Information Security Magazine Authentication Survey - January 2002

Ratings on the obstacles to deploying smart cards

Study: Information Security Magazine Authentication Survey - January 2002

Some users would choose online banking institutions based on the organization's protection of their online identity

Study: Entrust Internet Security Survey - October 19 2004

Three-forths of people are willing to use two-factor authentication to better protect the online identities

Study: Entrust Internet Security Survey - October 19 2004

Three-forths of users would like a single identity for accessing various online systems

Study: 2004 Identity Management Survey - October 2004

Tolerance levels on the pieces of information required to verify your identity

Study: Perceptions About Passwords - March 2006

Types of authentication used for remote users

Study: Data Communications Magazine Authentication Survey - March 1998

Users asked to select, from a predefined list, passwords they feel are acceptable and safe

Study: PentaSafe 2002 Security Awareness Index Report - 2002

Users weigh in on what type of organizations should have strong identification safeguards

Study: 2004 Identity Management Survey - October 2004

Category: Market Use of Authentication Technologies

Authentication technologies in use among Australian organizations during 2002 - 2004

Study: 2004 Australian Computer Crime and Security Survey - 2004

Authentication technologies to deployed by financial institutions in the next 18 months

Study: Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu 2003 Global Security Survey of the Global Financial Services Industry - May 2003

Businesses planning to implement strong authentication in the next 18 months

Study: TriCipher Strong Authentication Survey - July 27 2005

Current and planned use of authentication security solutions

Study: Ernst & Young Global Information Security Survey 2004 - September 2004

Current and planned use of authentication technology

Study: Ernst & Young Global Information Security Survey 2002 - 2002

Feedback on the prevalence of authentication technologies in organizations

Study: The CSO Perspective on Security Threats, Data Protection and Identity and Access Management Solutions - May 2003

Gartner predicts U.S. banks will lag behind world in adopting alternatives to passwords

Study: Gartner Identity Theft Survey - April 2004

How business size affects the use of biometric authentication in the UK

Study: 2002 Information Security Breaches Survey - 2002

How is remote access secured to internal corporate networks

Study: KPMG 2002 Global Information Security Survey - 2002

International banks are predicted to favor token-based authentication for customers

Study: Gartner Identity Theft Survey - April 2004

Many banks may move to stronger, but still inexpensive, authenticator by 2007

Study: Gartner Identity Theft Survey - April 2004

Organizations making the deployment of single sign-on technology or blocking unauthorized access a priority in 2004

Study: 2004 Global Information Security Survey - September 15 2004

Over half of companies in the EMEA are likely to deploy biometric authentication in the future

Study: Hitachi Data Systems Storage Index (2004) - September 2004

Percent of organizations not planning on using authentication technologies

Study: 2003 Information Security Product Survey - February 2002

Percent of organizations that have deployed 2-factor authentication

Study: TriCipher Strong Authentication Survey - July 27 2005

Percent of organizations using authentication technologies

Study: 2003 Information Security Product Survey - February 2002

Percent of organizations using biometrics for building or computer access

Study: CSO Magazine Online Poll 2520 - May 25 2004

Percentage of authentication product evaluations that turned into rollouts within a year

Study: 2003 Information Security Product Survey - February 2002

Percentage of authentication product rollouts that turned into full deployments

Study: 2003 Information Security Product Survey - February 2002

Percentage of government agencies planning to use biometrics in the next 2 years

Study: Agencies Batten Down the Access Hatches - April 1 2002

Percentage of government agencies using biometrics

Study: Agencies Batten Down the Access Hatches - April 1 2002

Plans to adopt biometric authentication for applications

Study: The Evolution of the Chief Security Officer - August 29 2002

Plans to deploy smart cards

Study: Information Security Magazine Authentication Survey - January 2002

Predicted Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) for authentication technologies between 2001 and 2005

Study: 2003 Information Security Product Survey - February 2002

Techniques or technologies used to authenticate users

Study: 2004 Information Security Breaches Survey - April 2004

Technologies in use for network or systems authentication

Study: Information Security Magazine Authentication Survey - January 2002

Technologies or practices used to protect critical data and information systems from unauthorized access

Study: The State of IT Security 2003 - July 2003

Trends in the use of authentication technologies between 1998 and 2002

Study: 2003 CSI/FBI Computer Crime and Security Study - 2003

Types of 2-factor authentication in use

Study: TriCipher Strong Authentication Survey - July 27 2005

Types of authentication factors used for business applications

Study: KPMG 2002 Global Information Security Survey - 2002

Types of authentication systems under consideration

Study: TriCipher Strong Authentication Survey - July 27 2005

Types of authentication technologies deployed by financial institutions

Study: Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu 2003 Global Security Survey of the Global Financial Services Industry - May 2003

Types of authentication technologies fully deployed or being piloted by financial institutions

Study: Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu 2004 Global Security Survey - May 2004

Types of remote access authentication in use by UK businesses

Study: 2002 Information Security Breaches Survey - 2002

UK businesses still rely heavily on single-factor authentication

Study: Information Security Breaches Survey 2006 - April 2006

Use of emerging authentication technologies like biometrics or PKI at large UK businesses

Study: 2002 Information Security Breaches Survey - 2002

VPN authentication methods in use for 2000 and 2002

Study: User Plans for VPN Products and Services in the US 2000 - 2000

What type of authentication controls do UK businesses have in place for e-procurement or EDI systems

Study: 2002 Information Security Breaches Survey - 2002

Category: Costs Associated with Authentication

Cost of a password related help desk call

Study: The ROI Case for Smart Cards in the Enterprise - November 2004

Cost of managing passwords ranges from $100 to $350 per user each year

Study: Passwords Are Gobbling Up Your Profits - May 1 2003

Each password reset request can range from $51 to $147 in labor costs

Study: Password Reset: Self-Service That You Will Love (Gartner Research Note T-15-6454) - April 15 2002

Help Desk costs per incident when helping users with forgotten passwords

Study: Questions & Answers: Biometric Technologies - October 7 2002

Moving from passwords to smart cards can save $200 a year per user through help desk savings

Study: Economics of Security - February 1998

Number of password related helpdesk queries in a day

Study: The ROI Case for Smart Cards in the Enterprise - November 2004

Number of people required to manage authentication infrastructure

Study: TriCipher Strong Authentication Survey - July 27 2005

Password management costs $250 per user each year

Study: Citrix MetaFrame Password Manager - September 2003

Planned budgets for authentication tools or products in 2002

Study: Information Security Magazine Authentication Survey - January 2002

Time spent handling a password-related help desk query

Study: The ROI Case for Smart Cards in the Enterprise - November 2004

Category: Authentication Business Impacts

Help desks receive more password reset requests than desktop operating system or software requests

Study: Help Desk Institute 2004 Practices Survey - November 2004

How great of an impact does identity theft have on an organization

Study: The CSO Perspective on Security Threats, Data Protection and Identity and Access Management Solutions - May 2003

In one large U.S. company, password reset requests account for 20% of help desk calls

Study: The cost of forgotten passwords - March 25 2004

More than 40% of help desk calls are employee requests for password resets

Study: Economics of Security - February 1998

Over 1,000 New York Times online users forgot their passwords each week in 1999

Study: You must remember this ... that and the other - April 20 2000

Password problems can make up a large percentage of help desk calls

Study: Axios Systems Password Survey - January 2003

Password reset requests make up 10% - 30% of help desk calls

Study: Password Reset: Self-Service That You Will Love (Gartner Research Note T-15-6454) - April 15 2002

Password-related questions account for around 25% of all help desk inquiries.

Study: Password Management, Single Sign-On, and Authentication Management Infrastructure Products: Perspective - January 7 2002

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