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What does current NIST guidance say about password composition rules?

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  1. Require four character types
  2. Require a symbol every time
  3. Do not impose composition rules

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  1. NIST SP 800-63B pages.nist.gov/800-63-4/sp800-63b.html Checked 2026-10-10.

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