The Specops Authentication Client provides enhancements to the Windows logon experience by wrapping the built-in Windows credential provider (GINA). This includes allowing users to reset their passwords from the login screen, as well as enhancing the feedback users receive... Read More
How to audit network passwords
The quality of your security program comes down to the core element of passwords. Uncovering its weaknesses involves more than annual password audits. Read More
Best practice tips for your password policy
Many organizations have yet to craft an effective password policy - the policy says one thing, but something very different is taking place on the network. Is your current approach to passwords adequate? Read More
Specops Password Policy comparison and price
In the market for a third-party password policy solution? Specops Password Policy works directly with GPOs, and enables fine-grain control over policies to fulfill various security requirements. Read More
Password security services distinguish successful MSPs from the generalists
As MSPs detach from price-based competition, they must also find a way to improve their service offering. A specialization concerned with securing passwords separates successful MSPs from the generalists. Read More
Why is password blacklisting so important?
Many of the major breaches come down to one simple (and overlooked) factor: the password. With password reuse, it only takes one compromised password to lead to a company breach. Read More
How and why the NHS should transform password policy for greater security
The password policy guidance from the NHS doesn't stand a chance against today's attacks. With a single breach opening the door to other systems, the NHS needs to stop users from using vulnerable passwords. Read More
Pattern-based passwords are not secure – here is how you can block them
Password complexity is believed to increase security, but it can also motivate predictable password patterns. Passwords inspired by adjacent key movements, such as "qwerty" are extremely vulnerable. Read More
Protecting passwords – tricky task for UK organizations
A recent survey in the UK showed that protecting passwords is still a complicated task for many organizations. Protecting passwords is top of mind for IT professionals, but there isn’t a one-size-fits-all solution to the problem. Read More
Leetspeak passwords – predictable and crackable
Leetspeak enables users to create passwords that are easy to remember, and easy crack. By preventing users from utilizing character substitution during password creation, Specops Password Policy can guide users towards stronger passwords. Read More