Block 1 Billion Leaked Passwords with Specops Password Policy
STOCKHOLM, July 25, 2018 /PRNewswire-iReach/ -- Specops Software announced today the release of Specops Password Policy 7.0. The release introduces compatibility with Specops Password Blacklist, a hosted service with a continuously updated list of 1 billion previously leaked passwords. The solution enables customers to comply with requirements from the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST).
With Specops Password Policy IT departments can prevent users from utilizing high-risk passwords including those comprised in a data breach, such as the HaveIBeenPwned list. During an Active Directory password change, passwords are checked and rejected if found in the Specops Password Blacklist. This capability not only prevents users from utilizing banned passwords but also informs them as to why they cannot use the password.
"With billions of leaked passwords on the dark web, it is no surprise that they are the main source of security breaches. To that end, IT security standard bodies such as NIST and the NCSC recommend that IT departments block the use of previously leaked passwords," said Lori Osterholm, Specops CTO.
Specops Password Policy, bans the use of weak or previously leaked passwords through a robust feature set that includes blocking the use of leet speak, keyboard strokes, and dictionary words. The solution's dictionary capability allows IT admins to create their own custom dictionary list or download any of the Specops provided lists. Now with the Specops Password Blacklist add-on they can block over 1 billion leaked passwords.
"Our continuously updated list of leaked passwords provides assurance and ease of use to organizations looking to secure their environments against password related attacks," said Osterholm.
For more information on Specops Password Policy and how it can be used to achieve compliance and increase password security click here.
About Specops Software
Specops Software is an award-winning software company that develops solutions for desktop, authentication and password management, which extend the functionality of Windows infrastructure. With offices in the US, Canada, the UK and headquarters in Stockholm, Sweden, Specops Software helps companies, organizations and educational institutions in more than 50 countries. Specops Software has grown steadily since it was founded in 2001 and reports strong turnover and solid profit.
Media Contact: Aimee Ravacon, Specops Software, +46846501241, [email protected]
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