NIST proposes barring some of the most nonsensical password rules

NIST proposes barring some of the most nonsensical password rules – By Dan Goodin Ars Technica
The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), the federal body that sets technology standards for governmental agencies, standards organizations, and private companies, has proposed barring some of the most vexing and nonsensical password requirements. Chief among them: mandatory resets, required or restricted use of certain characters, and the use of security questions.