If they obtain the passwords in the manner suggested, they run the risk of any evidence discovered being excluded from potential court cases. The approach the auditors are following may take longer but it is assuring evidence obtained will stand up to legal scrutiny.
If they obtain the passwords in the manner suggested, they run the risk of any evidence discovered being excluded from potential court cases. The approach the auditors are following may take longer but it is assuring evidence obtained will stand up to legal scrutiny.
Surprisingly passwords are often stored in just that manner. Still not a good idea to risk a carefully structured legal case by taking a shortcut.