Passwords have been around for a long time. They provide a method of proving that “You are who you say you are.” Security experts would refer to this as “Something (only) you know.” When logging into a website it is customary to input a username and password. The username is who you are and the [...]
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Passwords
June 10th, 2008 · No Comments
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Convenience vs Security
June 10th, 2008 · No Comments
Convenience and Security are polar opposites. Something that is convenient is usually not very secure and things that are secure are not always very convenient. It is the user’s duty to decide which of the two is most important and how to balance between them.
Example:
It is very convenient to leave your car keys in the [...]
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