Case Study: East Ayrshire Council strengthens password security with Specops Password Policy

East Ayrshire Council blocks weak passwords in 8 weeks with Specops

East Ayrshire Council, a local government authority, faced a challenge after an external audit revealed its employees were using weak and common passwords. To enforce stronger credentials and improve security, the council turned to the vendor Specops and implemented its Specops Password Policy solution.

Specops provided a solution that allowed the council to build a custom dictionary of banned passwords and block incremental changes, encouraging users to create unique and secure passwords. The implementation was smooth, with minimal helpdesk calls, and it provided dynamic feedback to users. As a result, Specops helped the council significantly strengthen its security posture and prepare for a future rollout of more secure passphrases.

East Ayrshire Council