Password Policy
A set of rules governing how passwords are created, managed, and rotated within an organization to ensure a baseline level of credential security.
A password policy defines the minimum requirements for password creation and management within an organization. Common policy elements include minimum length, complexity requirements, rotation frequency, prohibition of password reuse, and mandatory MFA.
Modern password policies have evolved based on NIST SP 800-63B guidelines, which recommend longer passwords over complex ones, discourage forced rotation (which leads to predictable patterns), and encourage the use of password managers.
Effective password policies are enforceable, and a team password manager is the enforcement mechanism. When credentials are generated and stored in a managed vault, the policy isn’t just a document; it’s automatically applied.
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