Secret 5 Cisco _verified_ [HOT]

In newer versions of Cisco IOS and IOS-XE (starting with 15.3M), Cisco introduced much stronger algorithms: Cisco Password Types: Best Practices

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While Type 5 was revolutionary upon its release in 1992, it is no longer considered "best practice" for high-security environments. secret 5 cisco

At its inception, Type 5 was a massive leap forward. It effectively neutralized the risk of someone stealing a configuration file and instantly seeing every administrative password. It remains a standard for basic security because it is computationally inexpensive and widely compatible across legacy hardware. In newer versions of Cisco IOS and IOS-XE (starting with 15