It has been a rough start to the year for password security. A massive database containing 149 million stolen logins and passwords was found publicly exposed online. The data included credentials tied ...

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Password audits are a standard part of most security programs. They help organizations demonstrate compliance, reduce obvious risk, and confirm that basic controls are in place. However, in many cases ...