An independent analyst report on how to improve Active Directory password governance and reduce password-driven risk
Passwords still drive breaches, and weak or compromised credentials remain a common entry point for attackers. This KuppingerCole Executive View explores how organizations can strengthen password policy enforcement, detect breached passwords, and improve password governance across Microsoft Active Directory and Entra ID.
Key takeaways
- Hybrid identity readiness
Improve coverage across AD + Entra ID environments - Password governance for Active Directory
Practical guidance to strengthen policies and reduce credential risk - Compromised password protection
Learn how breached password screening helps stop attacks earlier
About the report
This Executive View is published by KuppingerCole, an independent industry analyst firm. It provides an analyst perspective on Specops and how our capabilities support modern password governance for Microsoft identity environments.’
Why password governance still matters
Even as organizations invest in modern authentication strategies, passwords remain deeply embedded in enterprise environments. Attackers continue to exploit weak, reused, or compromised credentials to gain initial access and move laterally.
Improving password governance helps organizations reduce exposure to credential-based attacks, enforce stronger policies consistently, and maintain security standards without adding unnecessary friction for users.