Cybersecurity Insights with Contrast CISO David Lindner | 9/29

Insight #1

For years — since 2018 — the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) has said that password length trumps password complexity requirements. Now LastPass is
forcing users into choosing a longer password. This is a brilliant move. More companies should
force long passwords (12 characters or more) by default.

*** This is a Security Bloggers Network syndicated blog from AppSec Observer authored by David Lindner, Director, Application Security. Read the original post at: https://www.contrastsecurity.com/security-influencers/cybersecurity-insights-with-contrast-ciso-david-lindner-9/15-1