Protect Your Organization with Modern Workforce Authentication Before Threats Put You at Risk

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Protect your workforce with phishing-resistant MFA and post-quantum readiness

Legacy authentication methods like passwords, SMS, and basic tokens are increasingly unable to cope with modern cyber threats such as phishing, credential‑stuffing, and deepfake‑based social engineering. As organizations look to modernize their security approaches, many are evaluating phishing‑resistant multifactor authentication (MFA) and exploring post‑quantum authentication (PQA) strategies. The Gartner® research featured here offers insights into the evolving threat landscape and considerations for modern workforce authentication.

80 %

of breaches can be attributed to identity vulnerabilities

70+ %

breaches tied to phishing & stolen credentials

Read the full Gartner® report and discover why

According to the Gartner® Report: Modernize Legacy Workforce Authentication Now or Remain Insecure, organizations that rely on outdated methods face rising risks from phishing and identity-based attacks.

  • More than 80% of breaches are due to identity vulnerabilities
  • Legacy MFA methods no longer provide adequate security
  • Modern phishing-resistant MFA methods offer a better user experience with improved security
  • Different workforce segments and use cases require distinct methods and controls
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Rocket Software’s Secure Host Access extends phishing-resistant MFA, single sign-on, and strong encryption to your green-screen applications—so your legacy host systems are protected with the same modern IAM controls as the rest of your organization. With centralized, compliant, and easy-to-manage access, Secure Host Access helps you reduce risk and strengthen security without disrupting daily work.

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Disclaimer 

Gartner, Modernize Legacy Workforce Authentication Now or Remain Insecure, 29 July 2025, Shubham Gera, Ant Allan
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