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Specops Software Boosting Multi-Factor Authentication Layers for Active Directory With Specops Secure Access
Specops Software, an Outpost24 company and leading provider of password management and user authentication solutions, today announced the launch of Specops Secure Access, a new capability that provides multi-factor authentication (MFA) to Windows logon, Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP), and VPN connections. This new innovation adds a vital layer of security to on-premises or hybrid Active Directory environments, strengthening protection against unauthorized access and credential-based attacks.
By Specops Software · Via Business Wire · March 4, 2025
The 2024 Specops Breached Password Report Reveals Two Million Compromised Cloud Credentials Used ‘123456’ as Password
Specops Software, a leading provider of password management and user authentication solutions, today announced the addition of a new source of compromised password data for the Specops Breached Password Protection service used by Specops Password Policy. This new source of compromised password data is powered by the threat intelligence unit of Specops Software’s parent company, Outpost24.
By Specops Software · Via Business Wire · January 23, 2024
Specops Software Launches Continuous Scanning Capabilities for Breached Password Protection
Specops Software, an Outpost24 company and leading provider of password management and user authentication solutions, has today announced the launch of its new continuous scanning capabilities within Specops Breached Password Protection. The feature will now enable security administrators to continuously monitor Active Directory for compromised passwords or those exposed on the Dark Web and prevent password reuse within the enterprise in real-time.
By Specops Software · Via Business Wire · September 19, 2023
‘Password’ Still the Most Common Term Used by Hackers to Successfully Breach Enterprise Networks According to Specops 2023 Weak Password Report
Specops Software, a leading provider of password management and user authentication solutions, has today announced the release of its annual Weak Password Report which analyzed over 800 million breached passwords, and proves passwords are still the weakest link in an organization’s network.
By Specops Software · Via Business Wire · March 8, 2023