Security Creating Strong Passwords

dictionary attack

A password attack that creates encrypted versions of common dictionary words and compares them against those in a stolen password file.

Short, easy-to-remember passwords

A risks to online security

Logout

Always

Hacking

Attempting to access or steal your information

secpol.msc

Command to open the Local Security Policy tool

Least secure

Common passwords

Hybrid Attack - Password

Dictionary attack with addition and substitution of special characters and numbers.

Commonly used passwords

Family names, hobbies, or a simple pattern

Password generator

Helps with creating a new password

Examples of password managers

LastPass, 1Password, Google Chrome's password manager

Passwords

Long, strong, and difficult for someone else to guess; easy for you to remember

Eight characters

Minimum password length

Strong password

One of the best ways to defend your accounts and private information from hackers

Words found in the dictionary:

Should be avoided

Numbers, symbols, and both uppercase and lowercase letters:

Should be included

Personal information:

Should never be used

Same password:

Should not be used for each account

Password managers

Store passwords securely online

Random passwords

Stronger than simple patterns

Create a password

To do just about everything on the Web

netplwiz

command in Windows that will allow you to set logon parameters

gpedit.msc

command to open the Group Policy console?

Secure

https websites

brute force attack

the password cracker tries every possible combination of characters