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Netwrix Password Policy Enforcer: Active Directory Password Policy Software

Q: What is password policy enforcement software?

A password policy enforcer is a tool that helps you apply a stronger, more flexible password policy in Active Directory. It lets you block weak or leaked passwords, enforce complexity and length requirements, and give users clear feedback when setting new passwords.

Q: How is the product licensed?

Netwrix Password Policy Enforcer has a subscription licensing model based on Active Directory user accounts, not domains or DCs.

Q: How quickly will I start getting value?

Almost immediately! Deployment takes just minutes or hours, and setting up a basic strong password policy involves simply stepping through the predefined rules and choosing the settings that meet your needs. Our policy password tool lets you make the rules more complex and add more password policies at any time.

Q: Will the solution affect my core systems or system performance?

Netwrix Password Policy Enforcer is a non-intrusive solution with low latency and no noticeable impact on server performance. It can search hundreds of millions of leaked password hashes in a millisecond, and its dictionary rule is hundreds of times more efficient than competing products. Moreover, it has a small footprint that does not affect Group Policy and AD schema.

Q: Is Netwrix Password Policy Enforcer suitable for large organizations?

Netwrix Password Policy Enforcer scales easily to meet the needs of organizations with hundreds of thousands of users. You can enforce up to 256 local and domain password policies, which can be assigned to users, domain groups, and OUs, giving you the flexibility and power required to satisfy even the most complex security and compliance requirements.

Enforce stronger password policies. Block weak, reused, and compromised credentials with Netwrix Password Policy Enforcer (ex-Anixis), Active Directory password policy software.

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Set stronger policies with Active Directory password policy software

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Stop credential stuffing

Reduce breach risk by blocking leaked, weak, and common passwords through breach database lookups and dictionary checks.

Prevent password reuse

Eliminate password recycling or using variations that fool basic complexity checks but not determined hackers.

Guide user choices

Guide users to choose strong passwords with real-time visual feedback, rather than cryptic error messages that offer no suggestions.

Ensure compliance

Satisfy auditors with granular password rules that go far beyond what native Active Directory policies can deliver.

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A granular, compliance-ready Active Directory Password Policy tool designed to balance strict security requirements with practical use

Compromised password checks

Dictionary and pattern protection

Custom complexity controls

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Password policy software FAQs

Have questions? We’ve got answers.

What is password policy enforcement software?

What is a good policy to enforce on passwords?

While password policies can vary quite a lot, there are some basic best practices to follow. A solid password policy should block known weak or compromised passwords, require at least 12 characters, and include a mix of upper- and lowercase letters, numbers, and symbols. It’s also smart to allow longer passphrases and check for common patterns or substitutions attackers might guess. When it comes to setting a strong policy, password tools like Netwrix can help with enforcement.

How is the product licensed?

How quickly will I start getting value?

Will the solution affect my core systems or system performance?

Is it secure?

Is Netwrix Password Policy Enforcer suitable for large organizations?

Netwrix Password Policy Enforcer: Active Directory Password Policy Software

Set stronger policies with Active Directory password policy software

Stop credential stuffing

Prevent password reuse

Guide user choices

Ensure compliance

Capabilities

A granular, compliance-ready Active Directory Password Policy tool designed to balance strict security requirements with practical use

Ready to get started?

All products

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Trusted by professionals

Don’t just take our word for it

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Seamless integrations for smarter security

Let’s talk security

Featured resources

Geek out with us

Ensure Secure Passwords for Active Directory with Netwrix Password Policy Enforcer

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Password policy software FAQs

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