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What is Password? A Basic Definition

A secret string which is known only to the user and the system which theuser can enter. It is used for identification and authentication purposes.The strength of a password (and thus the level of security it provides) isdirectly related to its length and how easy it would be for an attacker toguess it.Usernames/Passwords should never be disclosed or shared as this wouldmean there is no accountability within the system.A variant is a PIN which is normally numeric only and is used in conjunctionwith an authentication token (e.g. a smart card).

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