Okta MFA data over time and segmented by industry and other factors.
Myth-buster: More stringent forms of MFA don’t seem to impact user experience.
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Security vs. user experience is a false choice
It’s widely assumed that more secure authentication comes at a cost: the user experience. Our analysis shows that’s simply not true. Okta FastPass and FIDO2 WebAuthn earn top marks in security and usability, proving that you really can have it all.
MFA adoption continues to climb
As of January 2023, nearly two-thirds of users authenticated with MFA. That number is even higher for administrators.
64%
of users authenticate with MFA
90%
of administrators use MFA
MFA authentication has steadily gained traction, largely due to its critical role in mitigating cybersecurity risks. External forces, such as the COVID-19 pandemic and highly publicized cyberattacks, also helped to drive adoption.
Phishing-resistant authenticators show promising growth
While less than 4% of workforce users have adopted phishing-resistant authenticators, such as Okta FastPass and FIDO2 WebAuthn, the tide is turning: Over half of the overall growth in MFA adoption can be attributed to phishing-resistant options.
MFA adoption rates vary widely by industry
Highly regulated industries, including government, healthcare, financial services, and energy, lag behind other sectors for MFA adoption, while tech leads the way at 87%.