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Constructing difficult-to-guess passwords

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Title:

Constructing difficult-to-guess passwords

Author(s):

Charles Cresson Wood

Journal:

Information Management & Computer Security

Year:

1996

Volume:

4

Issue:

1

Page:

43 - 44


ISSN:

0968-5227


DOI:

10.1108/09685229610114204

Publisher:

MCB UP Ltd

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Abstract:

Passwords have a convenience which other access controls do not. However, they must be made more effective through difficult-to-guess, easy-to-remember techniques, supported by policies and rules for their construction and expiration. Provides some guidelines for choosing passwords.

Keywords:

Computer privacy, Computer security, Data security


Article Type:

Viewpoint


Article URL:

http://www.emeraldinsight.com/10.1108/09685229610114204

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