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Specops Password Policy

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What is Specops Password Policy?

Specops Password Auditor is a free tool that scans your Active Directory, and detects security-related weaknesses, such as weak password policies and the use of leaked passwords. The vendor says that the tool allows IT departments to gauge their…

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What is Specops Password Policy?

Specops Password Auditor is a free tool that scans your Active Directory, and detects security-related weaknesses, such as weak password policies and the use of leaked passwords. The vendor says that the tool allows IT departments to gauge their password security posture, by identifying accounts…

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What is Specops Password Policy?

Specops Password Auditor is a free tool that scans your Active Directory, and detects security-related weaknesses, such as weak password policies and the use of leaked passwords. The vendor says that the tool allows IT departments to gauge their password security posture, by identifying accounts that are currently using compromised passwords while also comparing existing password settings against industry standards and best practices from NIST, NCSC, PCI, SANS and Microsoft. The tool also identifies vulnerabilities such as:
  • Accounts with identical passwords
  • Accounts that don't require passwords
  • Accounts that don't have password complexity requirements
  • Accounts with expired passwords
  • Accounts that have password expiration approaching
  • Stale admin accounts

Specops Password Policy Screenshots

Screenshot of View of how existing password policies stack up against compliance standards & best practicesScreenshot of View of stale admin accounts with days since last logonScreenshot of Main screen view of all reportsScreenshot of View of accounts currently using leaked passwordsScreenshot of View of existing password policies relative strength against brute force attacksScreenshot of View of stale admin accounts with days since last logonScreenshot of View of how existing password policies stack up against compliance standards & best practices

Specops Password Policy Technical Details

Deployment TypesOn-premise
Operating SystemsWindows
Mobile ApplicationNo
Supported CountriesAll
Supported LanguagesEnglish
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TrustRadius Insights are summaries of user sentiment data from TrustRadius reviews and, when necessary, 3rd-party data sources. Have feedback on this content? Let us know!

SpecOps is widely recognized as a versatile password management system that surpasses the built-in AD password features, making it a valuable tool for users looking to comply with password policies, JSOX, and other internal requirements. Customers highly value its breach password checking and reporting feature, which enhances security and keeps them informed about potential risks. The product's user-friendly setup has garnered positive feedback from both users and administrators, who appreciate its efficiency in handling password reset requests. Furthermore, customers have consistently praised SpecOps for its prompt and high-quality support, with any issues being promptly addressed. This product, along with other offerings from SpecOps, stands out for its ability to align password policies with security and business goals, effectively enforcing password management principles and improving awareness and metrics across the organization.

Easy-to-use Interface: Many users have praised the product for its intuitive interface, stating that it is easy to navigate and understand. This positive feedback suggests that the functions are logically grouped and well-organized, making it effortless for users to explore the different features of the product.

Efficient Policy Configuration: Several reviewers have appreciated the wizard-like interface, which simplifies policy configuration. This feature has likely saved time and effort for users when setting policies, indicating that it streamlines the process and makes it straightforward.

Granular Password Control: The ability to control user passwords in a granular manner has been highly valued by multiple users. They have found this feature easy to install and use, particularly for system administrators. This demonstrates that the product offers flexibility and customization options to meet diverse user needs.

Insufficient Help Documentation: Several users have expressed dissatisfaction with the help provided, stating a desire for a more comprehensive explanation of the software's features and how to use them. They feel that the current documentation is lacking in detail and does not adequately address their questions or concerns.

Unintuitive Setup Process: Some users found the setup of the software to be unintuitive. While they mentioned that support was available to assist with correct deployment, they still felt that the initial setup could be improved to provide a smoother experience for new users.

Difficulties in Contacting Support: A common concern raised by users is the need for improved accessibility to the support team. They suggest that it could be easier to get in touch with them, as some reviewers have experienced difficulties reaching out for assistance. Although one user didn't personally experience any issues, they also mentioned that improvements in terms of ease of contact would benefit the support team overall.

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Superb and Competitively Priced Password Policy Application.

Rating: 9 out of 10
August 29, 2022
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Specops Password Policy
1 year of experience
Specops products are brilliant. This one helps with aligning our Password Policy with our Security and Business goals. We've found it has helped us enforce password management principles and then tie that in with company policy. We noticed an improvement in awareness and metrics right across the board.
  • Helps us maintain a strong rein on Password Policy.
  • Helps us dictate Policy.
  • Ensures we are always able to use a tailor made approach that suits our company,
Cons
  • It's better than the competition.
We've found it easy to implement, administer and monitor. It's simple to get snapshots of how our policy is affecting users at any given time. We can gain snapshots and reports in an instant. It has benefited us enormously in time and cost savings and in sharing knowledge with other teams in our business, like the Operations and Service Desk.
  • Practicality and Simplicity.
  • Ease of Use.
  • Multi-purpose capabilities.
  • Scalability
  • Nothing negative thus far.
We have looked at other companies like KnowBe4 and Thycotic, but they were not as useful for us.
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