Abstract

Human weaknesses often compromise effective user password management, posing serious hazards despite being a fundamental component of digital security. This study analyse human vulnerabilities in user password asset management. Reusing passwords and creating weak passwords are common factors examined. The study was conducted in three phases: planning, design and development, and data analysis. A questionnaire was distributed to 134 samples from an information technology organisation in Singapore. Statistical analysis of the survey identified key aspects contributing to these vulnerabilities, including human behaviour in password management practices.  The examination of existing password practices indicates notable discrepancies that are impacted by user behaviour, underscoring the necessity of better policies and education to strengthen password security. The analysis highlights the influence of user behaviour, has on these methods' efficacy and shows how important human factors are to the security. The assessment of substitute authentication techniques has demonstrated that these technologies can significantly reduce cybersecurity risks associated with human interaction. Emerging issues in cybersecurity will require a combination of improved password restrictions, user education, and sophisticated user-friendly authentication techniques.