Portnox Survey

2026 CISO Perspectives Report Data

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Key Data Insights

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CISO Perspectives for 2026
92%
of CISOs are implementing passwordless authentication.
Up from 70% in 2024.
CISO Perspectives for 2026
96%
of CISOs believe that MFA can’t keep up with today’s threat landscape.
MFA fatigue and phishing bypasses top the list of concerns.
CISO Perspectives for 2026
52%
of CISOs cite reduced risk of password phishing & reuse as the #1 benefit.
Followed by productivity (41%) and user experience (39%).

Survey Data

Questions included in the CISO Perspectives survey (see methodological notes below).

Which of the following describes where your organization currently stands with the implementation of Passwordless Authentication?
14%
We have completed our implementation
27%
We have begun implementing
52%
We are planning to implement
7%
We are open to but have not begun planning
2%
We haven’t considered this
0%
We considered it and are not planning on it
When you hear of a high-profile security breach or hack, how likely do you think it is due to a compromised password or authentication?
13%
Extremely likely
45%
Very likely
41%
Somewhat likely
2%
Not too likely
0%
Not likely at all
What complaints do employees have about your organization's security measures?
50%
It interferes with or slows their work
46%
They use tedious processes
43%
It takes too long to get a resolution to issues
42%
Password changes are too frequent
36%
They’re not adequately trained on how to use them
36%
They are difficult to understand
Which of the following do you consider the top three benefits of using Passwordless Authentication?
52%
Reduced risk of password reuse, phishing, and other exploits
39%
Enhanced security
39%
Improved employee experience
33%
Stronger access control
41%
Improved employee productivity
32%
Lowered IT support costs
29%
Reduction in compliance issues
How concerned are you that security provided by Multi-Factor Authentication does not do enough to protect employees?
11%
Extremely concerned
41%
Very concerned
47%
Somewhat concerned
2%
Not very concerned
0%
Not at all concerned
How concerned are you that security provided by Multi-Factor Authentication does not do enough to protect employees?
11%
Extremely concerned
41%
Very concerned
47%
Somewhat concerned
2%
Not very concerned
0%
Not at all concerned