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Co-founder, Chief Technology Officer at Strivacity

We can get rid of passwords. But let's be real, the long tail of legacy will be there for some time and passwords are sometimes still a necessity. You can still get some quick wins there! One is real-time validation, which is now a recommendation of NIST. You may have heard this called a "strength meter." Here’s how real-time validation can ease the burden when passwords are unavoidable: ✨ Immediate Feedback: Users receive instant indicators on whether their password meets the required criteria, eliminating guesswork and reducing errors. Research by Nielsen Norman Group shows that this improves user satisfaction and efficiency. 🧠 Reduced Memory Load: No need for mental checklists. Users can see which requirements are met as they type, streamlining the process. Cognitive Load Theory, developed by John Sweller, supports this approach. 😌 Lower Anxiety: Clear expectations and real-time progress reduce frustration and build user confidence. Studies published in the Journal of Usability Studies confirm this benefit. 🎉 Positive Reinforcement: Instant validation provides encouraging feedback, making the experience more rewarding. 🚀 Efficient User Experience: Faster, smoother registration processes keep users engaged and contribute to conversions. Research by Christian Holst and the Baymard Institute demonstrates significant time savings with real-time feedback. This is a simple addition in most cases, and totally worth the effort. Happy to chat more on this topic, hit me up! Or checkout our guided product tours to get more of a taste of Strivacity: https://lnkd.in/ebfJ2iwr #UserExperience #CyberSecurity #Passwordless #TechInnovation #CustomerExperience

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Mike Kyle

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The memory load is a major issue. One site wants 12 characters, 1 special, and a number, another wants 10 characters, 1 special (But not any one a list), and 2 Uppercase, etc. Then when you forget and reset, you're told, can't pick any password you've used in the last X attempts. When that happens you just end up resetting your password every time you visit that site. Which that makes an unhappy customer

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