Password Testing

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Cyber Security Defense and Countermeasure

Description

Answer the following questions:

  • Why do special characters (e.g., @#$%^&*) make passwords difficult to crack?
  • Why does a change of case help make a stronger password?
  • How did you choose the password you currently have?
  • Could others follow the same logic and choose a similar password?
  • Do you use the same password for multiple accounts? Why would this be a security risk?

Your well-written paper should meet the following requirements:

  • Be two to four pages in length.
  • Contain an illustrative table or a diagram created from properly cited external references.
  • Include two credible external references in addition to the textbook.
  • Formatted according to University and APA writing guidelines.


    Textbook:
    Boyle, R. J., & Panko, R. R. (2015). Corporate computer security (4th ed.). Upper Saddle River, NJ: Pearson Education. ISBN-13: 9780133545197


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Explanation & Answer

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Running Head: PASSWORD TESTING

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Special characters in the password
The presence of a password in an online account does not guarantee the security of the
said account. Instead, it is a means of delaying unauthorized access to a system for as long as it
takes. Currently, hackers have been known to use software that guesses possible password
combinations in an attempt known as the brute force. The inclusion of special characters widens
the mix of styles covered by a password thereby reducing the predictability of the password.
Reasons for changing the case of letters in a password
Since the primary way of undermining a password-based security system is by
application of the brute force, it is essential to vary the aspects contained in the password. When
letter cases are mixed in the passw...


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