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Three types of concern: |
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1. Will the user break the system security by disclosing the password to a third party by accident, on purpose, or as a result of deception?<br> |
1. Will the user break the system security by disclosing the password to a third party by accident, on purpose, or as a result of deception?<br><br> |
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2. Will the user enter the password correctly (at least with a high probability)?<br> |
2. Will the user enter the password correctly (at least with a high probability)?<br><br> |
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3. Will users remember the password or will they write it down because of complexity or will they choose one, which is too easy for the attacker to guess?<br><br> |
3. Will users remember the password or will they write it down because of complexity or will they choose one, which is too easy for the attacker to guess?<br><br> |
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Latest revision as of 19:21, 8 November 2004
Three types of concern:
1. Will the user break the system security by disclosing the password to a third party by accident, on purpose, or as a result of deception?
2. Will the user enter the password correctly (at least with a high probability)?
3. Will users remember the password or will they write it down because of complexity or will they choose one, which is too easy for the attacker to guess?
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