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PasswordResearch.com is the password and authentication security focused Web site of the Password Research
Institute. Our site is quickly becoming a key resource for password research, standards, and awareness in the
information security industry. We encourage you to read, share, and consider contributing to the publications and
projects hosted here.
New PasswordResearch.com Reports
Presents the important authenticator characteristics that determine the effectiveness and value of deploying an
alternative to passwords.
A brief explanation and diagram of the authentication system components in the basic authentication model.
Authentication Statistics
The Authentication Statistics Index provides a quick and way to find out answers
to popular questions like "How often do other organizations require employees to change passwords," or
"What percentage of businesses are using smart cards". You'll currently find 150+ useful statistics that can
be browsed by category and topic. Take a look and use the data to help you make your case for strengthening passwords
or implementing better authenticators.
Authentication Stories
Our Authentication Stories Index provides both a timely and historical view of password
or authentication crimes, practices, and events. This chronological index can help you understand the type of authentication
threats and impacts that are faced by organizations today. Current authentication stories of interest: Authentication Research Paper Index
We just placed the finishing touches on the Authentication Research Paper Index. Our
objective for this project is to compile and share a comprehensive, but moderated, index of password and authentication
related research papers. Check it out and make use of some of the great research produced by industry experts.
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