IT Answers » Password strength

Blocking weak passwords from our system

TeachMeIT — Tue, 19 Apr 2011 14:27:14 +0000

Is there a way to block a list of common passwords from our network even though they fit the complexity rules they are still weak like p@$$w0rd.

Can I audit Windows active directory passwords to meet complexity rules and not let users have weak passwords?

ITKE — Mon, 02 Aug 2010 20:57:12 +0000

Can I audit Windows active directory passwords to meet complexity rules and not let users have weak passwords? I have changed the group policy for password complexity but what about the old passwords? I would rather not require every one to have to change their passwords even if they have already done it per request.

putting space in passward

Rajeshmohanty — Sat, 27 Jun 2009 04:31:05 +0000

Is it bad If I put a in between words or alphabets for a password. what are the standards on should follow while giving a password to any system

Pasword complexity validation program

Vinay400 — Mon, 30 Mar 2009 09:58:36 +0000

Is anybody have the password complexity validation program ,which can force user to use special characters in password.

AS/400 user password complexity

Vinay400 — Mon, 30 Mar 2009 08:22:07 +0000

How can I force system users to keep their password with special character, I have been assigned this to do, is it possible in AS/400?