Password auditing guide
Stay ahead of today’s threats and secure your future
The conversation surrounding privacy and data protection has shifted from the data room to the boardroom. Cyber attacks occur through varied sources, but interestingly, stolen credentials are involved in 44.7% of all data breaches.
Strong password policies are an effective cybersecurity measure. This guide from Specops provides an overview of the key steps required to eliminate risky passwords. It also shares a free tool to help you start your password audit journey.
Here’s what you’ll learn:
- The most common ways criminals exploit weak passwords
- The type of database attackers want to get their hands
- Three steps to stronger password security
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