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Replace Short Complex Passwords with Longer Passphrases

🔒Modern guidance favors long, memorable passphrases over short, complex passwords. Length provides far more effective entropy than symbol substitution, making offline brute-force attacks exponentially harder for attackers using modern GPU rigs. Passphrases lower helpdesk resets, discourage insecure reuse, and align with NIST recommendations. Implement by raising minimum length, dropping forced complexity, and blocking compromised credentials in real time.