How to Build a Company Password Policy That People Actually Follow

How to Build a Company Password Policy That People Actually Follow

Policies that are too restrictive get worked around. Here is how to design a password policy with realistic compliance rates.

This guide covers the key concepts, practical steps, and common mistakes to avoid when addressing this aspect of password security.

Best practices

• Use a dedicated password manager for all credentials
• Enable multi-factor authentication wherever supported
• Use unique passwords for every account
• Regularly audit accounts for breached credentials
• Generate passwords with a cryptographically random generator like PassGeni

How PassGeni helps

PassGeni addresses this challenge directly through its AI-seeded generation engine. Passwords are created client-side using JavaScript's crypto.getRandomValues() API — no data ever leaves your browser.

The Password DNA Score provides a 7-point quality audit so you know exactly how strong each generated password is before you use it.