Applied Network Security

What defences are there against hash password attacks?

Defending against pass the hash attacks it not very hard. One way to defend against pass the hash attacks is to make sure all servers, laptops, workstations, or any other devices on the network are secure. Password policies should be routinely updated to provide the strongest security possible. Many users will not like changing their passwords constantly, but it could make the difference in preventing a pass the hash attack. When creating a strong password, it is more important to choose length over complexity. A password over 15 characters is much harder to crack than a more complex password using eight characters. It is also important that passwords are never reused for other locations. ...