Password Policies - ZADIG Smart

How it Works!

Education and Training
Complexity Requirements
History and Reuse
Expiration
Lockout and Failed Attempts
Two-Factor Authentication (2FA)
Account Recovery methods
Password Storage

As weak passwords are a common entry point for cyberattacks, password policies are an essential component of overall cybersecurity. Organizations must implement these policies in order to reduce the risk of unauthorized access, data breaches and compromised accounts. It's common that users choose passwords to access company's services formed by the company name or a minor variation of it. That's the analog security equivalent of leaving the office door unlocked at night. Weak and reused passwords are a reliable gateway to businesses' sensitive data. Depending on the type of cyberattack, up to 80% of successful data breaches can be attributed to weak or stolen credentials.

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ZADIG Smart comes with a set of pre-defined password policies to ensure that users maintain secure credentials to access company’s services. In addition, MFA (Multi-Factor Authentication) is required to access most sensitive services.

What are the risks?

Not having an effective password policy or not implementing it correctly can expose you to a wide variety of risks.

Unauthorized Access

Easy-to-guess or never-changing passwords increase the risk of unauthorized access to corporate accounts or systems, putting sensitive data at risk, causing financial and legal harm.

Brute Force Attacks

Without account lockout policies or limits on failed login attempts, attackers may carry out brute force attacks to discover passwords.

Data Breaches

Inadequate password policies can contribute to data breaches as attackers can easily gain access to accounts and systems. These breaches can have significant financial and legal consequences.

Compliance Failures

Many security standards and regulations require the implementation of robust password policies. Non-compliance can result in fines and legal penalties.

Reputation Damage

Security breaches and subsequent data losses can damage an organization's reputation and erode customer trust.