Security News > 2023 > April > A '!password20231#' password may not be as complex as you think
In this article, we'll explore the evolution of password policies, from basic to advanced, and discuss the key factors in creating a robust password policy, including password length, complexity, and the use of custom dictionaries.
We'll also look at common password practices to avoid, the risks associated with password reuse, and the role of education in password security.
The common roots such as "Password" or "Welcome" are some of the most used and easily guessed terms, as found in the Specops 2023 Password Report, meant password security was also degraded.
Have the ability to require minimum password changes, prevent password re-use, implement length-based expiration dates, and avoid the use of more than 3 billion compromised passwords with the Breached Password Protection add-on.
Ensure you are protecting your organiztion and users by keeping up to date with the latest password policies made much easier through tools such as Specops Password Policy.
With the latest updates to NIST password policy recommendations, you can make the lives of your users and the system administrators easier with well-thought-out and implemented password policies!