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Password length The number of characters that a password contains. Also, a security setting that
specifies the minimum number of characters in passwords. The longer a password,
the harder it can be to break.
Password complexity Containing multiple different categories of characters, e.g. digits, symbols,
lowercase and uppercase letters in a password. Also, a security setting that
requires this. Meeting this standard can reduce risks from dictionary attacks and
brute force attacks.
Password history Recording past passwords after they have been replaced. Also, a security setting
that remembers the old passwords and prevents users from reusing them.
IT Fundamentals - Chapter 32
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Terms in this set (8) Hide definitions
Password length The number of characters that a password contains. Also, a security setting that
specifies the minimum number of characters in passwords. The longer a password,
the harder it can be to break.
Password complexity Containing multiple different categories of characters, e.g. digits, symbols,
lowercase and uppercase letters in a password. Also, a security setting that
requires this. Meeting this standard can reduce risks from dictionary attacks and
brute force attacks.
Password history Recording past passwords after they have been replaced. Also, a security setting
that remembers the old passwords and prevents users from reusing them.
