2022 Weak Password Report

Passwords are easy to attack because people use easy to-guess passwords. This year’s Weak Password Report takes a look at both the human side and the tech side of why passwords are the weakest link in an organization’s network.

Specops Password Security Software

IT security starts with strengthening the weakest link – passwords. Specops Software is a leading password management and authentication solution vendor. We protect business data by blocking weak passwords and securing user authentication. Our solutions are natively integrated with Active Directory, ensuring all sensitive data is stored on-premises.

Create & manage an AD password policy

Simplify passwords for users, and place the burden on authentication systems. A third-party password policy solution can help users create stronger passwords.

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Enterprise Password Management

Your employees are likely using dozens of logins in the course of their work days. Bring the same level of protections you want on an Active Directory password to the rest of the passwords in use in your organization.

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Password reset best practices

Security is key when evaluating a self-service password reset tool. When a user can’t remember their password, they must establish their identity with another secure factor.

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Active Directory Password Screening

Stop the ripple effect of breaches with a user-friendly authentication system that automatically blocks breached passwords from being used in Active Directory.

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From Our Blog

NIST 800-63b Password Guidelines and Best Practices

Apr. 11, 2022

The most basic form of authentication is the password. Despite many advancements in cybersecurity, the username and password, although outdated, are still used as the most common form of authentication today. Enterprise environments have long used password policies to help enforce password rules to help minimize the use of weak passwords. However, Active Directory fine-grained…

Password Policies and Guidelines

Apr. 04, 2022

Forcing a password reset? This new Password Auditor report can help

Mar. 30, 2022

Free Active Directory Auditing Tool!

Authentication and password security is more important than ever. Our password audit tool scans your Active Directory and identifies password-related vulnerabilities. The collected information generates multiple interactive reports containing user and password policy information.

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