Last Updated Oct 22, 2025
Overview
Specops Password Auditor is a free, read-only tool that scans Active Directory for password vulnerabilities, checking against a billion+ breached passwords. While it doesn’t enforce policy changes, it delivers interactive reports that give IT teams clear visibility to prioritize and address access to security risks quickly and effectively.
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What Is Specops Password Auditor?
Specops Password Auditor is a specialized, read-only audit tool designed to evaluate the password security posture of an organization’s Active Directory (AD) environment. It works by scanning AD for user and password policy information, comparing existing password hashes against a massive database of over one billion leaked credentials. The primary goal of the tool is to provide immediate, actionable visibility into accounts using compromised, duplicated, or expired passwords, assisting organizations in proactively reducing their attack surface.
Specops Password Auditor Pricing
Specops Password Auditor pricing is free for users to download and use.
No subscription or per‑seat cost. Because it's read‑only and audit‑oriented, it does not include enforcement features.
Specops Password Auditor Integrations
Integrates with Active Directory (on‑prem): scans AD (Windows Server / Windows domain) to read user/password policy settings.
Who Is Specops Password Auditor For?
Specops Password Auditor is primarily utilized by organizations across various industries and sectors managing Windows environments and Active Directory, including:
- IT security administrators
- System administrators
- IT managers
- Compliance officers
- Small businesses to large enterprises
- Organizations in regulated industries (e.g., Finance, Healthcare)
Is Specops Password Auditor Right For You?
Specops Password Auditor is essential for any organization reliant on Active Directory for authentication. As a free, read-only tool, it immediately provides quantitative data necessary to justify investments in stronger password management. It specifically addresses the critical modern threat of credential reuse by checking passwords against a massive list of breached credentials. By generating clear reports that measure current policies against industry standards like NIST and PCI, it enables fast, evidence-based prioritization of critical security fixes.
Still not sure about Specops Password Auditor? Contact our support team at (661) 384-7070 for further guidance.