Password: A password is a sequence of characters used as a security credential to authenticate users and protect access to computer systems and online accounts. Good password practices include using length and complexity to resist password-cracking attempts. Examples provided should reflect strong passwords rather than weak, commonly used ones.
Categories: CC D5: Security Operations | CCSP D4: Cloud Application Security | CISM D3: Information Security Program | CISSP D5: Identity and Access Management (IAM) | Security+ D1: General Security Concepts | SSCP D2: Access Controls
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