---
title: "Passwords Still Dominant Authentication Method, Top Cause of Data Breaches"
url: "https://thecybersecurityplace.com/passwords-still-dominant-authentication-method-top-cause-of-data-breaches/"
date: "2020-03-09T06:15:25+00:00"
section: "Software"
tags:
  - "Cyber Security"
  - "data Breaches"
  - "Digital Workplace"
  - "Mobile Threats"
  - "Password Security"
  - "Passwordless Authentication"
  - "Poor Password Hygiene"
  - "Software Security"
  - "Zero Trust Security"
source: "helpnetsecurity.com"
source_url: "https://www.helpnetsecurity.com/2020/03/09/passwords-data-breaches/"
---

# Passwords Still Dominant Authentication Method, Top Cause of Data Breaches

March 9, 2020 · Reported by helpnetsecurity.com

![](https://thecybersecurityplace.com/portadas/2020/passwords-still-dominant-authentication-method-top-cause-of-data-breaches.jpg)

> Passwords remain the dominant method of authentication and top cause of data breaches, according to MobileIron. A new report also highlighted the importance of a zero trust security strategy that provides context-aware, conditional access to a device or user.

[Read the full article at helpnetsecurity.com](https://www.helpnetsecurity.com/2020/03/09/passwords-data-breaches/)

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