IBM study: Social networks fare poorly in customer perceptions about their ability to safeguard identity data. Social networks need to focus on re-establishing trust, even if it means sacrificing some speed and convenience. IBM Securitys Future of Identity Study suggests that balancing these factors will be increasingly difficult. Nearly three-quarters said theyre willing to use multifactor authentication (MFA) for additional security, despite the minor inconvenience it introduces, the study indicated that users may be more tolerant of visible security features in digital experiences.”]