Thesis Ronán Aardenburg

Subject: Cybersecurity; Information Management

Title: Going passwordless – a case study on the implementation of passwordless at Accenture

Abstract: 

In recent years, passwordless authentication has become an increasingly popular topic in the cybersecurity industry. An increase in the amount of cyberattacks has warranted a need for better authentication methods, and passwordless is perfectly suited for this issue. As one of the first companies in the world, Accenture has implemented passwordless authentication at a large scale.

There is a lack of existing research into implementing authentication systems, especially into passwordless authentication. This thesis investigates the implementation of passwordless authentication at Accenture, through interviews with implementation team members, IT service desk members, and ‘regular’ employees, several key lessons for future implementations have been identified.

The study has concluded that clear and concise communication is a key factor in an implementation, as end-users are prone to misunderstanding or ignoring important communication. Furthermore, the IT service desk must be involved as a main stakeholder in an implementation, as they have a heavy burden to support the implementation. To address the gaps in existing research, future studies should focus on the IT service desk and conduct additional case studies to increase the knowledge on passwordless authentication.

Key words: passwordless, authentication, implementation, end-user communication, FIDO2, passkeys.

Master’s Virtual Orientation days

Do you want to know IMMIT and the other Master’s Program from Tilburg University? From October 7 to 10, you can join interactive webinars learn more about studies, student life and beyond!

  • 💬  Engage in panel discussions with current students who will answer your questions and share their experience.
  • 💡  Find out the added value of a Master’s and what professional skills you gain.
  • 🚲  Discover what life is like as an international student in Tilburg.

This isn’t just another presentation. You control the conversation! The topics and discussions will be driven by the questions you ask. Whether you’re curious about the curriculum, student life, extracurriculars, or career prospects, this is your chance to get the answers you need. All webinars will be held twice a week between 09:00 and 17:00 CEST.

Cohort 17’s First Day in Tilburg: A Social Celebration!

The academic year for IMMIT kicked off with a lively sports event alongside the ITEM students from Tilburg University, bringing everyone together for some friendly competition and teamwork.

Afterward, everyone gathered for drinks and a delicious BBQ, cultivating a friendly atmosphere that encouraged connections to thrive. This enjoyable environment allowed students to interact and get to know each other better, setting a positive tone for the year ahead!

A warm welcome to cohort 18, starting in Aix !

In September, cohort 18 will begin their IMMIT journey starting in Aix-en-Provence, France. We welcome a group of over 15 students from the Netherlands, France, Germany and other countries! Hopefully this extraordinary group will have an amazing time during the upcoming two years. Best of luck to cohort 18!

Welcome cohort 17 to Tilburg University

We will start the year with the introduction meeting on Monday August 26 from 12:45 until 13:45 in DZ5.

In the introduction meeting we will briefly look ahead at things you can expect during this master’s program. We introduce the different courses and the lecturers. The education coordinator, the career service officer, and our study association Asset | SBIT will introduce themselves to you, to make you feel at home in the master IMMIT program. Please note that this meeting is the real start of your master, so don’t miss it!

Apply now for IMMIT 2024-2026!

You can still apply for IMMIT (2024-2026) and join the new cohort of (international) students. However be quick to complete the application procedure and to guarantee an admission interview this month.

With regards,

Dr. Emiel Caron

Tilburg University open day: March 23

On Saturday, the 23rd of March, Tilburg University will hold their Master’s open day. On this day you can visit the campus, get to know the Master degrees offered, and get in touch with current students and teachers. IMMIT will be represented here as well, so if you want to know more about the program, sign up now via the link! Please note, attendance can only be in person. Are you unable to attend? It is possible to receive the recording of the sessions after the open day, check the link above for more information about this.

Are you unable to wait, and want to get more information about the program already? Send us a message via the contact form, and we will be in touch as soon as possible!

Presentation on IMMIT

On the 18th of November 2023, dr. Emiel Caron gave a presentation about IMMIT together with a current student of IMMIT. You are able to view this presentation via the following link.

The presentation is divided into different sections, so if preferred, you are able to skip through the video and only watch sections that you are interested in.

Do you still have questions regarding IMMIT after watching the presentation? Don’t hesitate to contact us!

Webinar Turku School of Economics

On November 23rd, the Turku School of Economics will hold a webinar introducing their joint degree programs, one of which is IMMIT. The webinar will be held via Zoom, and starts at 16:45 Finnish time (15:45 CET). If you would like to join, send an email to Paula Järvinen (pkjarv@utu.fi).

Are you unable to attend, but would still like more information or speak to someone of IMMIT? Consider joining the Tilburg University Master’s open day, or contact us via the following link: Contact us.