Surging cyberattacks hit traditional security like a hurricane in 2020. Already facing pressure brought on by the pandemic, IT leaders scrambled to bolster security defenses against the threats on the horizon. Many rushed to implement solutions before they became the next victim. But before they knew it, some were working with over a dozen security vendors.

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For years, cybersecurity experts have been predicting the death of the password. However, complex passwords will likely still have a vital role in infosecurity for the time being. For starters, complex passwords are cost-effective ways to protect sensitive information and IT infrastructures. As such, quick and easy password management is a process IT teams have perfected. And due to the larger acceptance of passwords as a security list checkmark, many organizations lack the basic IT foundations to implement passwordless solutions like biometrics or zero-trust architecture (ZTA).