Increased Windows Security

Windows security has been an debated issue over the years. Many companies have requested increased Windows Security. One problem with Windows security in a company setting has been the lack of more advanced password policy security options. The fact that you are limited to only one password policy per Active Directory domain severely limits your options to strengthen security where it is needed the most while at the same time keeping it simple for the ordinariy user to come up with and remember his or her password. It is a Catch 22 problem.

In the long run, there is no question that some other kind of authentication method, like biometrics or smartcard or a combination, is the best one for increased Windows security. However, new technology takes years to embrace, accept and implement. There are also many corporate environments where a smartcard/biometrics solution just doesn't fit.

To reach an environment with more increased Windows security you will need to work with what you have in place today. Active Directory and Group Policy. There are also security compliance issues regarding for example Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) to consider when looking at your current password policy.

Special Operations Software can help your company get better password security and thus increased Windows security in your company. With Specops Password Policy you can have as many password policies as you would like, solving the one password policy problem in Windows and Active Directory today. But there is more to the problem. An individual password policy needs to be configured in many more ways for it to be really secure. With Specops Password Policy you can design a password policy just the way you want it to be to suit your security needs. Read more why Specops Password Policy can help you to increase your Windows security.