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Password Security and Management Flashcards

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  1. What is the minimum recommended length for a strong password according to CSCU guidelines?

    Answer: 12 characters

    CSCU recommends passwords be at least 12 characters long to provide adequate resistance against brute-force attacks.

  2. Which of the following is considered a strong password?

    Answer: T7#mK!9vLq2@

    A strong password combines uppercase, lowercase, numbers, and special characters in an unpredictable sequence.

  3. What is a password manager primarily used for?

    Answer: Securely storing and generating unique passwords for each account

    A password manager securely stores and can generate unique, complex passwords so users don't need to memorize them.

  4. What is 'password reuse' and why is it dangerous?

    Answer: Using the same password across multiple accounts; a breach on one site exposes all others

    Password reuse means one compromised site can give attackers access to every other account that shares that password.

  5. Which of the following is an example of a passphrase?

    Answer: BlueSkyDancesOver7Mountains!

    A passphrase is a sequence of random words combined to create a long, memorable, yet strong credential.

  6. What should you do immediately if you suspect your password has been compromised?

    Answer: Change the password on that account and any account sharing that password

    You should change the compromised password and every account using the same one before attackers can exploit the access.

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