The password itself is not stored in AD in decryptable form. As I understand it what is stored is a hash of the password and the date/time when the password was set. When a user logging on enters the password that value and the date/time when the password was last set are used to re-calculate the stored hash. if this is the same as the stored hash, the assumption is that the user entered a valid password.
Full Definition of CREDENTIAL. 1. : something that gives a title to credit or confidence; also: qualification 3a. 2. plural: testimonials or certified documents showing that a person is entitled to credit or has a right to exercise official power.
Credentials are a way of identifying and ensuring credibility and competence to the consumers of nursing care and also members of the healthcare team. Hereâs our guide for nurses on how to properly display your nursing and non-nursing credentials. Follow the order In an effort to establish a recognizable and understandable credential usage process across all spectrums of nursing, the American Nurses Association recommends the following order of credentials, from most to least permanent: