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NIST Finally Changes Password Recommendations For The Better

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Michael ArgentiniFriday, September 27, 2024

It's about time… NIST has updated their password formatting recommendations to better align with modern use and the reality of how we use passwords. For example, the new rules bar the requirement that end users periodically change their passwords. This requirement came into being decades ago when password security was poorly understood, and it was common for people to choose common names, dictionary words, and other secrets that were easily guessed.

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