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In the UK, 37% of respondents believe hardware security keys and device-bound passkeys are the most secure authentication methods, up from 17% in 2024 (a 20-point increase).

September 30, 2025

In the UK, 37% of respondents believe hardware security keys and device-bound passkeys are the most secure authentication methods, up from 17% in 2024 (a 20-point increase). — This cybersecurity statistic was published by Yubico in September 2025. It covers topics including Authentication, Hardware security keys, Passkeys, UK. The original data appears in 2025 Global State of Authentication Report . For the full methodology and detailed findings, refer to the original report.

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Published on 9/30/2025

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What does this statistic say?

In the UK, 37% of respondents believe hardware security keys and device-bound passkeys are the most secure authentication methods, up from 17% in 2024 (a 20-point increase). This data was published by Yubico and covers Authentication, Hardware security keys, Passkeys, UK.

Where does this data come from?

This statistic comes from 2025 Global State of Authentication Report , published by Yubico on September 30, 2025. You can view the original report at https://www.yubico.com/resource/global-state-of-authentication-survey-2025-perception-vs-reality/.

What cybersecurity topics does this cover?

This statistic relates to Authentication, Hardware security keys, Passkeys, UK. Browse more statistics on Authentication or from Yubico.

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