CONTENTS

• Introduction
• Create a secure password
• Password cracking
• Password generators
• Protection from P/g
• Alternatives
 Password

A password is a string of characters used to

verify the identity of a user during the
authentication process.
 Create a secure password

A minimum length of eight characters with a limit of

anywhere from 16 to 64 characters or possibly even higher

The inclusion of both uppercase and lowercase letters with case

sensitivity;

The use of at least one number;

The use of at least one special character.

 Password geneartor
• The LastPass Password Generator Tool
• Dashlane Password Generator Tool
• Browser-Integrated Password Generator
• Secure Password Generator
• Perfect Passwords
Protection from P/g
The easiest way to never expose your passwords is by surfing
the web in incognito mode or taking the advice of security
experts and creating passwords that are complex but still easy
to remember. An even better solution is to use free online
password generators provided by the very same companies
that developpassword managers, such
as LastPass or Dashlane. Not only do these programs provide
all the benefits of a regular online password generator (e.g.
fully customizable strong passwords), but it is also guaranteed
that neither your internet service provider nor the developer
of the software will know what kind of password you created.
 Alternative
• Two-factor authentication (2FA) -- 2FA requires users to provide two
authentication factors that include a combination of something the user
knows -- like a password or PIN; something the user has -- like an ID card,
security token or smart phone; or something the user is -- biometrics.
• Biometrics -- Biometric technology is mainly used for identification and
access control. Biometrics includes physiological characteristics such as
fingerprints or retinal scans, and behavioral characteristics such as typing
patterns and voice recognition.
• Multifactor authentication (MFA) -- MFA is similar to 2FA except that it is
not limited to only two authentication factors. It also uses something the
user knows, something the user has and something the user is.
 Alternative
• Tokens -- A security token is a physical hardware device like
a smart card or key fob that a user carries to authorize
access to a network.
• One Time password-- An OTP is an automatically generated
password that only authenticates a user for a single
transaction or session. These passwords change for every
use and are typically stored on security tokens.
• Social logins -- A social login in when users can authenticate
themselves on applications or websites by connecting to
their social media account such as Facebook or Google
instead of using a separate login for each and every site.