| Product Code: ETC6187682 | Publication Date: Sep 2024 | Updated Date: Aug 2025 | Product Type: Market Research Report | |
| Publisher: 6Wresearch | Author: Summon Dutta | No. of Pages: 75 | No. of Figures: 35 | No. of Tables: 20 |
The password-based authentication market in Australia remains a fundamental component of cybersecurity infrastructure for businesses and individuals. Despite increasing adoption of multi-factor and biometric authentication methods, password authentication continues to be widely used due to its simplicity and cost-effectiveness. The market is shaped by rising cybersecurity threats, which drive the demand for improved password management tools and protocols. Organizations are also focusing on educating users about best practices to prevent breaches caused by weak or reused passwords.
The shift toward zero-trust architecture and cyber threat mitigation is redefining the password-based authentication market in Australia. Enterprises are integrating multi-factor authentication and passwordless alternatives while traditional password security software remains relevant in SMEs and legacy systems.
The password based authentication market in Australia struggles with the inherent limitations of password security, including vulnerabilities to phishing, brute-force attacks, and user negligence. Increasingly stringent cybersecurity requirements push organizations toward multi-factor authentication, reducing reliance on password-only systems. User resistance to complex password policies and frequent changes further hinders adoption. Additionally, the rise of biometric and token-based authentication solutions introduces competition, fragmenting the market.
As cyber threats rise, theres growing interest in secure digital identity verification in Australia. The Password-Based Authentication Market offers investors a foothold in cybersecurity solutions for enterprises, banks, and online services. With increasing migration toward multi-factor authentication and passwordless technologies, this market invites innovation in AI-driven security protocols, risk-based authentication, and hybrid security models.
Cybersecurity policies, such as the Australian Cyber Security Strategy 2020, have played a crucial role in shaping the password-based authentication market. The governments Essential Eight framework outlines recommended authentication practices, including multi-factor authentication (MFA), influencing private and public organizations to upgrade their security systems. Compliance requirements under laws like the Privacy Act 1988 and the Notifiable Data Breaches (NDB) scheme also compel businesses to adopt strong password-based and identity management systems.
1 Executive Summary |
2 Introduction |
2.1 Key Highlights of the Report |
2.2 Report Description |
2.3 Market Scope & Segmentation |
2.4 Research Methodology |
2.5 Assumptions |
3 Australia Password-Based Authentication Market Overview |
3.1 Australia Country Macro Economic Indicators |
3.2 Australia Password-Based Authentication Market Revenues & Volume, 2021 & 2031F |
3.3 Australia Password-Based Authentication Market - Industry Life Cycle |
3.4 Australia Password-Based Authentication Market - Porter's Five Forces |
3.5 Australia Password-Based Authentication Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Type, 2021 & 2031F |
3.6 Australia Password-Based Authentication Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Offering, 2021 & 2031F |
3.7 Australia Password-Based Authentication Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Functionality Type, 2021 & 2031F |
3.8 Australia Password-Based Authentication Market Revenues & Volume Share, By End User, 2021 & 2031F |
4 Australia Password-Based Authentication Market Dynamics |
4.1 Impact Analysis |
4.2 Market Drivers |
4.2.1 Increasing adoption of online services and digital platforms in Australia |
4.2.2 Growing awareness about cybersecurity threats and the importance of password security |
4.2.3 Government regulations and compliance requirements driving the need for secure authentication methods |
4.3 Market Restraints |
4.3.1 Rising instances of data breaches and password-related cyber attacks |
4.3.2 User inconvenience and friction caused by complex password requirements |
4.3.3 Emerging technologies like biometrics and multi-factor authentication posing competition to traditional password-based authentication |
5 Australia Password-Based Authentication Market Trends |
6 Australia Password-Based Authentication Market, By Types |
6.1 Australia Password-Based Authentication Market, By Type |
6.1.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.1.2 Australia Password-Based Authentication Market Revenues & Volume, By Type, 2021- 2031F |
6.1.3 Australia Password-Based Authentication Market Revenues & Volume, By Fingerprint Recognition, 2021- 2031F |
6.1.4 Australia Password-Based Authentication Market Revenues & Volume, By Iris Recognition, 2021- 2031F |
6.1.5 Australia Password-Based Authentication Market Revenues & Volume, By Palm Print Recognition, 2021- 2031F |
6.1.6 Australia Password-Based Authentication Market Revenues & Volume, By Face Recognition, 2021- 2031F |
6.1.7 Australia Password-Based Authentication Market Revenues & Volume, By Vein Recognition, 2021- 2031F |
6.1.8 Australia Password-Based Authentication Market Revenues & Volume, By Signature Recognition, 2021- 2031F |
6.1.9 Australia Password-Based Authentication Market Revenues & Volume, By Others, 2021- 2031F |
6.1.10 Australia Password-Based Authentication Market Revenues & Volume, By Others, 2021- 2031F |
6.2 Australia Password-Based Authentication Market, By Offering |
6.2.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.2.2 Australia Password-Based Authentication Market Revenues & Volume, By Hardware, 2021- 2031F |
6.2.3 Australia Password-Based Authentication Market Revenues & Volume, By Software, 2021- 2031F |
6.3 Australia Password-Based Authentication Market, By Functionality Type |
6.3.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.3.2 Australia Password-Based Authentication Market Revenues & Volume, By Contact, 2021- 2031F |
6.3.3 Australia Password-Based Authentication Market Revenues & Volume, By Noncontact, 2021- 2031F |
6.3.4 Australia Password-Based Authentication Market Revenues & Volume, By Combined, 2021- 2031F |
6.4 Australia Password-Based Authentication Market, By End User |
6.4.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.4.2 Australia Password-Based Authentication Market Revenues & Volume, By Government, 2021- 2031F |
6.4.3 Australia Password-Based Authentication Market Revenues & Volume, By Military and Defence, 2021- 2031F |
6.4.4 Australia Password-Based Authentication Market Revenues & Volume, By Healthcare, 2021- 2031F |
6.4.5 Australia Password-Based Authentication Market Revenues & Volume, By Automotive, 2021- 2031F |
6.4.6 Australia Password-Based Authentication Market Revenues & Volume, By Banking and Finance, 2021- 2031F |
6.4.7 Australia Password-Based Authentication Market Revenues & Volume, By Consumer Electronics, 2021- 2031F |
6.4.8 Australia Password-Based Authentication Market Revenues & Volume, By Security, 2021- 2031F |
6.4.9 Australia Password-Based Authentication Market Revenues & Volume, By Security, 2021- 2031F |
7 Australia Password-Based Authentication Market Import-Export Trade Statistics |
7.1 Australia Password-Based Authentication Market Export to Major Countries |
7.2 Australia Password-Based Authentication Market Imports from Major Countries |
8 Australia Password-Based Authentication Market Key Performance Indicators |
8.1 Average time spent on password management per user |
8.2 Percentage of organizations implementing password management best practices |
8.3 Number of reported password-related security incidents |
8.4 User satisfaction with password-based authentication experience |
8.5 Adoption rate of password security tools and solutions |
9 Australia Password-Based Authentication Market - Opportunity Assessment |
9.1 Australia Password-Based Authentication Market Opportunity Assessment, By Type, 2021 & 2031F |
9.2 Australia Password-Based Authentication Market Opportunity Assessment, By Offering, 2021 & 2031F |
9.3 Australia Password-Based Authentication Market Opportunity Assessment, By Functionality Type, 2021 & 2031F |
9.4 Australia Password-Based Authentication Market Opportunity Assessment, By End User, 2021 & 2031F |
10 Australia Password-Based Authentication Market - Competitive Landscape |
10.1 Australia Password-Based Authentication Market Revenue Share, By Companies, 2024 |
10.2 Australia Password-Based Authentication Market Competitive Benchmarking, By Operating and Technical Parameters |
11 Company Profiles |
12 Recommendations |
13 Disclaimer |
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