Frustrated by Forgotten Passwords? Fret No More

How many passwords does anyone—you, your team, your family, your competitors—have to keep track of nowadays? According to research by password-management software NordPass, that number has actually decreased for the first time in years… their figures of 170 on average, 87 of which were business-related in 2024, shrank to 120 on average, 67 of which were work-related, earlier this year.

Granted, these figures were collected between April 4th and the 15th and included only 1509 users, so the statistical significance is questionable. Despite that, we can’t disagree with NordPass’ conclusion: more people are using password alternatives.

This is a good thing, because these alternatives tend to be more secure than passwords ever have been.

Surprise, Surprise… People Are Sick of Passwords

This is precisely why so many people are enthusiastic about using alternative identity authentication measures.

You can hardly blame them, or yourself… passwords are notoriously hard to remember, even in the best circumstances. As a result, most people slip into bad habits.

How many sticky notes have you seen festooning computer monitors, displaying access credentials? How many notebooks have you seen referenced? How often have you seen someone frustratedly reset a forgotten password?

How many times have you used these reminders, or frustratedly replaced the password you had written down because your machine didn’t want to accept it?

From this perspective, the modern shift away from passwords in favor of the alternatives now available makes even more sense. So, what options are available to a business seeking to remain secure without compromising its team or their productivity?

Enter the passkey—a digital access credential that allows you to sign into a website or app with an alternative authentication measure.

Passkeys are a Better Option for the Modern Worker

Instead of a password that you have to remember and type in, you use your fingerprint, facial scan, or PIN. This makes it not only faster to use but also substantially more difficult to steal, since there is no text to phish.

Faster, Without Sacrificing Security

How often do you find yourself mistakenly mistyping your password, only to have to go back and correct it, if not retype the whole thing? Without the need for a password, this entire time sink is eliminated.

We Can Help You Implement Modern Security Standards

Our recommendation is to begin with your most essential, commonly used applications and tools as you switch from passwords to more secure options. In addition, we would implement multi-factor authentication wherever available, using options such as biometric proof.

Reach out to SouthBridge Consulting LLC to learn more about how we can help you streamline your team’s login processes while keeping them secure. Give us a call at (281) 816-6430.