Password Management

Question 1

Password Issues

Answer 1

User chosen passwords are often weak and easy to brute force - complex passwords via a password generator can solve this.

Users often modify previous passwords - strong password policies can change this like preventing users reusing old passwords or ensure they contain special characters/certain length.

Question 2

Password Management Issues

Answer 2

However, this can make it complex for users as they will need to remember numerous different password, regularly resetting them etc. More likely to write them down which increases chance of exposure

Question 3

Trade-Off

Answer 3

Simple password are easy to brute force/guess and make it easier for the user however complex password are less likely to be hacked.