Password Security Audit
Check password entropy, generate secure hashes for storage, and verify password policies meet security standards.
When to Use This Workflow
Audit password security by measuring entropy strength, generating proper storage hashes, and verifying compliance with security policies.
Workflow Steps
Password Generator
Generate test passwords at various complexity levels to benchmark your policy
Hash Generator
Hash passwords using SHA-256/SHA-512 to verify your hashing pipeline works correctly
Base64 Encoder
Encode hashed passwords for safe storage or transmission in config files
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is password entropy and why does it matter?
Entropy measures password randomness in bits. A password with 80+ bits of entropy would take billions of years to brute-force. Calculate it as: log2(charset_size ^ password_length).
Should I use SHA-256 or bcrypt for password storage?
Use bcrypt (or Argon2) for storing user passwords — they're intentionally slow to resist brute-force attacks. SHA-256 is fine for integrity checks and API signatures, but too fast for password storage.
What makes a good password policy?
NIST recommends: minimum 8 characters (12+ preferred), no composition rules (no forced special characters), check against breach databases, and use rate limiting on login attempts.