"Your password must be at least 12 characters long, include upper and lower case letters, numbers, special characters, hieroglyphics, and your grandmother's secret recipe..."
Sound familiar? Here's what happens next: That impossible-to-remember password ends up on a sticky note under the keyboard.
Or the opposite scenario: "Password123" protecting your most sensitive business data because "it's easy to remember."
Both extremes create the same result: vulnerable systems.
Here's what really happens in offices with overly complex password requirements:
People sharing passwords because "it's too complicated to get new ones"
And with too-simple policies:
The truth is, effective password security isn't about making things as complex as possible - it's about finding the smart middle ground where security meets usability.
Think about it: What's more secure?
The key is creating password policies that:
Real security comes from:
Because here's the reality: The strongest password policy in the world is useless if your team finds ways around it.
Want to create security policies that actually work? Let's talk about finding the right balance for your business. Book a free security consultation - because the best security is the one your team will actually use.