Cybersecurity Survey Reveals Persistent Password Reliance Despite…

Event summary

43% of security professionals still rely on passwords at work despite recognizing passkeys as more secure.
52% of professionals inherited passwords on their first day, perpetuating legacy security habits.
44% experienced AI-driven attacks in the last 12 months, with Singapore seeing the highest rate at 58%.
Yubico and Okta partner to streamline hardware-backed credential management to reduce password dependency.

The big picture

The survey highlights a structural gap in cybersecurity where awareness of passkeys does not translate into adoption due to legacy onboarding practices. This persists despite increasing AI-driven threats, suggesting that enterprises must embed security measures from day one to mitigate risks. The partnership between Yubico and Okta aims to address this by integrating phishing-resistant authentication into modern access management platforms.

What we're watching

Adoption Friction: How Yubico and Okta will overcome operational friction to drive passkey adoption.
AI Security Risks: Whether rising AI-driven attacks will accelerate the shift from passwords to passkeys.
Regional Disparities: The pace at which high-awareness markets like the U.S. and India will transition from passwords.