Strong Passwords Flashcards
1
Q
What makes a strong password
A
Length
Strength
Regular Updating
Avoided strategies
2
Q
What is the recommended number of characters in a password
A
8
3
Q
What does the strength of a password mean
A
The complexity. How easy it would be to guess the password. If your username is Diamond and your username is diamonD it’s still easy to guess
4
Q
What are special characters
A
Characters that should be used in passwords as they strengthen the complexity
5
Q
Examples of special characters
A
!@#$%^&*()_+{}. (THIS IS NOT SWEARING!!!)
6
Q
How often should you change your password
A
Once a month
7
Q
Strategies to avoid
A
Using username as a password
Using personal information
Using real words
Using dictionary words with numbers
Using common names
