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An Empirical Assessment Of The Use Of Password Workarounds And The Cybersecurity Risk Of Data Breaches, Michael Joseph Rooney
An Empirical Assessment Of The Use Of Password Workarounds And The Cybersecurity Risk Of Data Breaches, Michael Joseph Rooney
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Passwords have been used for a long time to grant controlled access to classified spaces, electronics, networks, and more. However, the dramatic increase in user accounts over the past few decades has exposed the realization that technological measures alone cannot ensure a high level of IS security; this leaves the end-users holding a critical role in protecting their organization and personal information. The increased use of IS as a working tool for employees increases the number of accounts and passwords required. Despite being more aware of password entropy, users still often participate in deviant password behaviors, known as ‘password workarounds’ …