Password Security Flashcards
What is Password Security?
Measures the passwords ability to resist guessing and brute-force attacks
Standards for Password Legnth
Used 12-16 characters for better security
What to consider for the Password Complexity
Mix uppercase, lowercase, numbers, and symbols
What to consider for Password Reuse
Using the same password for multiple accounts increase risk
What is Password Expiration?
Mandates regular passwords changes
What is Password Age?
Refers to the length of time a password has been in use
What are Password Managers?
Store, generate, and autofill passwords to enhance security
What is Password Generation?
Passwords managers create unique strong passwords for accounts to prevent reuse and enhance security
What is Autofill?
Password managers can autofill login details to save you time from manually inputting the information
What is Secure Sharing?
If you need to share a password with someone, password managers can often do this in a secure way without revealing the password itself.
What is Cross-Platform Access?
Cross device compatibility
Allowing access to passwords from any location or device
What is Passwordless Authentication?
provide us with a higher level of security and a better user experience. This passwordless authentication can be achieved through biometric authentication.
What is Biometric Authentication?
Fingerprints, facial recognition, or iris scans
What is OTP?
One-Time Password
Code sent to email or phone used to log in or authenticate access
What is a Magic Link?
Email link that automatically logs a user into a website
