300 Billion: That’s How Many Passwords May Be In Use By 2020
While various cybersecurity professionals have suggested that over the next few years passwords will be replaced by other forms of authentication, a new report published by analyst firm, Cybersecurity Ventures, states that the number of passwords in use is actually growing rapidly, and will likely surpass 300 billion by 2020.
To learn more please see my article in Inc. 300 Billion: That’s How Many Passwords May Be In Use By 2020
Joseph Steinberg is a cybersecurity expert witness and advisor, and a Lecturer on Cybersecurity at Columbia University in NYC. He has led businesses in the information-security industry for over two decades, and has written books ranging from the best-selling Cybersecurity for Dummies to the official study guide for a CISO certification exam. He is one of only a few dozen people worldwide to hold the suite of advanced information security certifications, CISSP, ISSAP, ISSMP, and CSSLP, indicating that he possesses a rare, robust knowledge of information security that is both broad and deep; his information-security-related inventions are cited in well over 500 US patent filings.
CyberSecurity for Dummies is now available at special discounted pricing on Amazon.
Give the gift of cybersecurity to a loved one.