SonicOS 7.3.1 Released

Version 7.3.1-7013 - This version of SonicOS 7.3.1 is a maintenance release for existing platforms and also resolves issues found in previous releases.

Release notes: 232-006386-00_RevB_SonicOS_7.3.1_ReleaseNotes.pdf

A new feature included in this release is Credential Auditor.

Credential Auditor is a built-in security feature that helps organizations reduce credential-based risks. It validates user passwords against industry-recognized lists of compromised credentials and provides actionable insights for administrators.

Key Capabilities

• Automated Credential Checks: Compares user passwords against known compromised credential databases.
• Risk Identification: Flags accounts with exposed or weak credentials for immediate attention.
• Administrative Actions: Enables administrators to enforce security measures, such as issuing warnings to affected users and requiring password changes.

Key Features:

• Provides proactive protection against leaked credentials, securing both local and externally authenticated accounts.
• Improves password hygiene across the network.
• Reduces the risk of credential-based attacks.
• Simplifies compliance with security best practices

More information: Understanding and Using Credential Auditor on SonicWall Firewalls