According to our (Global Info Research) latest study, the global Passive Authentication market size was valued at US$ 2136 million in 2025 and is forecast to a readjusted size of US$ 6141 million by 2032 with a CAGR of 16.5% during review period.
Passive authentication, as a new type of authentication method distinct from traditional active authentication (such as entering passwords or SMS verification codes), does not require users to perform any additional operations to complete the identity verification process. It continuously collects and analyzes various types of behavioral data, device attribute data, and environmental data generated during users' interactions with devices or systems, thereby inferring the authenticity and legitimacy of users' identities.
In terms of behavioral data, this includes users' keyboard typing habits (such as keystroke force, rhythm, and interval time), mouse movement trajectories (speed, pause points, and click frequency), preferred page browsing order, and habitual application operation processes. For example, some users tend to type quickly when entering passwords, with relatively consistent intervals between keystrokes; when browsing web pages, they always start by viewing specific sections of content. These behavioral characteristics are as unique as fingerprints, providing rich identification criteria for passive authentication.
Device attribute data involves the hardware information of the device used by the user, including device model, operating system version, screen resolution, and device unique identifier. Different devices vary in these attributes. By accurately identifying and matching device attributes, it is possible to assist in determining whether the user is a legitimate user. For example, company employees typically use office devices equipped with specific computer models and uniform operating system versions for work. If login behavior is detected from devices that do not meet company device standards, the system will raise an alert.
Environmental data includes the user's network environment (IP address, network type such as Wi-Fi or mobile data, network signal strength) and geolocation information (GPS positioning, base station positioning). For example, if a user typically logs into the system from locations within the company's vicinity and uses the company's internal Wi-Fi network, and on a particular day attempts to log in from a different location using an unfamiliar mobile data network, the system can trigger additional security verification mechanisms based on these abnormal changes in environmental data.
In today's digital age, information security has become a core concern for both businesses and individuals. While traditional password-based authentication methods are widely used, they are vulnerable to security threats such as brute-force attacks, password leaks, and phishing attacks, putting the data of businesses and users at significant risk. According to relevant data, over [X]% of data breaches are related to password security vulnerabilities. This dire situation has driven the market to urgently seek more efficient and secure authentication solutions, leading to the emergence of passive authentication technology.
From the perspective of industry application breadth, passive authentication has demonstrated unique value across numerous fields. In the banking, financial services, and insurance (BFSI) industry, where large-scale financial transactions and sensitive customer information are involved, stringent security authentication requirements are essential. Passive authentication can monitor user behavior and device environments in real-time during online transactions such as fund transfers and online banking logins, ensuring transaction security and effectively reducing fraud risks. For example, after implementing passive authentication technology, a major bank saw a [X]% reduction in transaction fraud rates.
In the e-commerce sector, as online shopping becomes more widespread, consumers increasingly prioritize both convenience and security during the shopping process. Passive authentication allows consumers to browse products and complete transactions without repeatedly entering passwords, enhancing the shopping experience while ensuring transaction security and preventing account theft that could lead to financial loss.
Membership management systems in the retail industry also leverage passive authentication to automatically identify and verify member identities. When members enter a store and use a mobile app, the system can confirm their identities through passive authentication, enabling personalized services such as pushing exclusive discount information.
In the information technology (IT) and telecommunications industries, passive authentication plays a crucial role in both internal network access control within enterprises and user identity verification by telecommunications operators, ensuring the security and stability of network communications.
This report is a detailed and comprehensive analysis for global Passive Authentication market. Both quantitative and qualitative analyses are presented by company, by region & country, by Type and by Application. As the market is constantly changing, this report explores the competition, supply and demand trends, as well as key factors that contribute to its changing demands across many markets. Company profiles and product examples of selected competitors, along with market share estimates of some of the selected leaders for the year 2025, are provided.
Key Features:
Global Passive Authentication market size and forecasts, in consumption value ($ Million), 2021-2032
Global Passive Authentication market size and forecasts by region and country, in consumption value ($ Million), 2021-2032
Global Passive Authentication market size and forecasts, by Type and by Application, in consumption value ($ Million), 2021-2032
Global Passive Authentication market shares of main players, in revenue ($ Million), 2021-2026
The Primary Objectives in This Report Are:
To determine the size of the total market opportunity of global and key countries
To assess the growth potential for Passive Authentication
To forecast future growth in each product and end-use market
To assess competitive factors affecting the marketplace
This report profiles key players in the global Passive Authentication market based on the following parameters - company overview, revenue, gross margin, product portfolio, geographical presence, and key developments. Key companies covered as a part of this study include NEC Corporation, IBM Corporation, Cisco Systems, Inc., Gemalto NV, Jumio, RSA Security, SecuredTouch, FICO, Pindrop, Verint, etc.
This report also provides key insights about market drivers, restraints, opportunities, new product launches or approvals.
Market segmentation
Passive Authentication market is split by Type and by Application. For the period 2021-2032, the growth among segments provides accurate calculations and forecasts for Consumption Value by Type and by Application. This analysis can help you expand your business by targeting qualified niche markets.
Market segment by Type
Passive Biometric
Device ID
Market segment by Application
BFSI
Government
IT and Telecom
Retail and Consumer Goods
Healthcare
Media and Entertainment
Others
Market segment by players, this report covers
NEC Corporation
IBM Corporation
Cisco Systems, Inc.
Gemalto NV
Jumio
RSA Security
SecuredTouch
FICO
Pindrop
Verint
OneSpan
NuData Security
Equifax
LexisNexis
SESTEK
UnifyID
Aware
Nuance Communications
Precognitive, Inc.
BioCatch
Market segment by regions, regional analysis covers
North America (United States, Canada and Mexico)
Europe (Germany, France, UK, Russia, Italy and Rest of Europe)
Asia-Pacific (China, Japan, South Korea, India, Southeast Asia and Rest of Asia-Pacific)
South America (Brazil, Rest of South America)
Middle East & Africa (Turkey, Saudi Arabia, UAE, Rest of Middle East & Africa)
The content of the study subjects, includes a total of 13 chapters:
Chapter 1, to describe Passive Authentication product scope, market overview, market estimation caveats and base year.
Chapter 2, to profile the top players of Passive Authentication, with revenue, gross margin, and global market share of Passive Authentication from 2021 to 2026.
Chapter 3, the Passive Authentication competitive situation, revenue, and global market share of top players are analyzed emphatically by landscape contrast.
Chapter 4 and 5, to segment the market size by Type and by Application, with consumption value and growth rate by Type, by Application, from 2021 to 2032.
Chapter 6, 7, 8, 9, and 10, to break the market size data at the country level, with revenue and market share for key countries in the world, from 2021 to 2026.and Passive Authentication market forecast, by regions, by Type and by Application, with consumption value, from 2027 to 2032.
Chapter 11, market dynamics, drivers, restraints, trends, Porters Five Forces analysis.
Chapter 12, the key raw materials and key suppliers, and industry chain of Passive Authentication.
Chapter 13, to describe Passive Authentication research findings and conclusion.
Summary:
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