Password Policy Evaluator
Test any password against NIST SP 800-63B guidelines. We check length, entropy, common-password exposure, keyboard patterns, sequential characters, and estimate real-world crack time, all without sending your password anywhere.
Passwords are evaluated entirely in your browser. Nothing is transmitted.
Type a password above to see a real-time strength analysis. Try common patterns like qwerty123! or a passphrase like CorrectHorseBatteryStaple to see the difference.
NIST 800-63B Compliance Checks
Length (NIST recommends 8 minimum, 12+ preferred)
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Not in top 10,000 common password list
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Character variety (mixed case, digits, symbols)
0 of 4 categories used
No keyboard patterns (qwerty, 123456, etc.)
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No excessive repeating characters (aaa, 111)
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No sequential characters (123, abc)
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Not a single dictionary word
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NIST SP 800-63B Password Guidance
Do (NIST Recommended)
- Allow long passphrases (20+ characters)
- Accept all printable ASCII and Unicode
- Remove complexity rules (must include uppercase, symbol, etc.)
- Block common passwords and dictionary words
- Require MFA for sensitive accounts
Don't (NIST Discouraged)
- Mandate periodic password rotation
- Require character composition rules
- Use knowledge-based security questions
- Allow passwords shorter than 8 characters
- Allow unlimited failed login attempts
Build a Password-Smart Workforce
Password strength isn't just IT's job, it's every employee's responsibility. Our cybersecurity awareness training includes modules on passphrase creation, password manager usage, and recognizing credential-harvesting attacks.
Your Password Policy Is Only as Strong as Your People
A perfect password policy won't stop an employee from falling for a credential-stuffing email. Our security awareness training teaches teams to build strong passphrases, use password managers correctly, and spot the attacks that bypass even the best policies.
Need help rolling out a password policy at your business?
Our Miami-based team helps businesses implement NIST-aligned password policies, deploy password managers, and set up MFA across every account.