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A password is a string of characters used to verify the identity of a user during the authentication ...Read More

Understand the pros and cons of enterprise password managers

By Amy Larsen DeCarlo 09 Feb 2024

Almost half of breaches occur because of compromised credentials. Using a password manager to control how users create their IDs may be a good step to protect enterprise assets. Read More

How to set a Git username and password in Git config

By Cameron McKenzie 08 Feb 2024

There's a way to stop Git from repeatedly asking you for a username and password. Just set your username and password in Git config. Read More

Use sudo insults to add spice to incorrect password attempts

By Damon Garn 27 Mar 2024

The life of an admin doesn't have to be dry. When a user enters a wrong password, for example, why not respond with a message that says, 'You're fired!' With sudo insults, you can. Read More

How to create a company password policy, with template

By Paul Kirvan 26 Oct 2023

Use these guidelines and our free template to ensure your company's password policy sets the ground rules for strong and effective password creation and use. Read More

1Password caught up in Okta support breach

By Alex Scroxton 25 Oct 2023

After breaches at BeyondTrust and Cloudflare, 1Password, a third customer of Okta operating in the same space, has revealed that it too was impacted in a breach of the IAM house’s support systems Read More

1Password stops attack linked to Okta breach

By Arielle Waldman 24 Oct 2023

1Password said a threat actor used a HAR file stolen in the recent Okta breach to access the password manager's Okta tenant, but the activity was detected and blocked. Read More

How to secure passwords with PowerShell

By Anthony Howell 27 Mar 2023

Storing passwords in plain text is bad, but what methods are good? Try one of these approaches, such as secure strings or the SecretManagement module, to encrypt passwords. Read More

Top 6 password hygiene tips and best practices

By Diana Kelley 11 Oct 2023

Passwords enable users to access important accounts and data, making them attractive targets to attackers, too. Follow these password hygiene tips to keep your organization safe. Read More

What are the Microsoft 365 password requirements?

By Brien Posey 11 Apr 2023

When IT administrators manage passwords for Microsoft 365 accounts in Azure AD, they can deploy and remove critical policies that can improve overall security posture. Read More

How to use the John the Ripper password cracker

By Ed Moyle 13 Apr 2023

Password crackers are essential tools in any pen tester's toolbox. This step-by-step tutorial explains how to use John the Ripper, an open source offline password-cracking tool. Read More