nist 800 63b

The nist 800 63b tag on WindowsForum.com gathers discussion of authentication and identity assurance practices as they surface in real-world IT work. A recurring theme is weak credential hygiene, illustrated by a reader-contributed account of a UK school that reversed a password reset after a ransomware incident while staff continued sharing a 'letmein' login. Such stories connect everyday Windows administration, help desk culture, and incident recovery to the digital identity guidance published in NIST Special Publication 800-63B, including password and authentication expectations. Expect practical commentary on credential management, account security, and the gap between policy and staff behavior.