A secret word or code used to serve as a security measure against unauthorized access to data. It is normally managed by the operating system or DBMS. However, the computer can only verify the legitimacy of the password, not the legitimacy of the user. See NCSC.
Password Tips from the NCSC
CHANGE PASSWORD FREQUENTLY - The longer you use a password, the higher the risk.
USE GOOD PASSWORDS - Don't use persons, places or things that can be identified with you.
DON'T DISCLOSE YOUR PASSWORD - Your password is as valuable as the information it protects.
INSPECT YOUR DATA - If you suspect someone has tampered with your files, report it immediately.
NEVER LEAVE AN ACTIVE TERMINAL UNATTENDED - Always log out or lock your terminal before leaving it.
REPORT SUSPECTED COMPUTER ABUSE - Whether directed against you or not, abuse or misuse of your computer resources only hinders the timely completion of your tasks.
Password Tips from the NCSC
CHANGE PASSWORD FREQUENTLY - The longer you use a password, the higher the risk.
USE GOOD PASSWORDS - Don't use persons, places or things that can be identified with you.
DON'T DISCLOSE YOUR PASSWORD - Your password is as valuable as the information it protects.
INSPECT YOUR DATA - If you suspect someone has tampered with your files, report it immediately.
NEVER LEAVE AN ACTIVE TERMINAL UNATTENDED - Always log out or lock your terminal before leaving it.
REPORT SUSPECTED COMPUTER ABUSE - Whether directed against you or not, abuse or misuse of your computer resources only hinders the timely completion of your tasks.
 | Reproduced with permission from Computer Desktop Encyclopedia. Copyright (c) 1981-2009 The Computer Language Company Inc. All rights reserved. |
Additional Resources
- 9Desks 1.7 rev 1 (Windows)
- 9Desks is a program that permits you to have up to nine virtual desktops for better applications management. This means that you can work in a more clean environment dividing active applications in more desktops. 9Desks contains many advanced features like rules for starting applications, password for desktops, Active Desktop...
- Software downloads 2009-11-29
- Sticky Password 4.0.142 (Windows)
- In addition to managing and encrypting all your passwords, Sticky Password 4.0 provides exceptional one-click online form filling. The small installation package incorporates the industry's most powerful encryption algorithms and provides effective protection against phishing schemes, concealed key-loggers and identity theft. Each license includes a license to install Sticky Password...
- Software downloads 2009-11-28
- Records Master 7.6 (Mac)
- Records Master is a secure file manager that allows you to collect important records (such as bank statements, credit card statements, bills, or receipts) or PDFs in a database and allow for: easy addition of new files importing, organization of files in hierarchical folders, optional organization of files by date,...
- Software downloads 2009-11-28
- Yahoo Message Archive Decoder 4.5 (Windows)
- Yahoo Message Archive Decoder reads Yahoo! Messenger archive files (.dat files) and presents them in a format that you can read. Unlike the utility provided by Yahoo! Messenger, using this program you can decode them without connecting to the Internet as long as you have the .dat files. You don't...
- Software downloads 2009-11-27
- Peak oil panic? Dubai or not Dubai?
- Harry, please ignore the deniersThey will try to quash any voice of reason. I believe they hope to maneuver themselves into a position where they can argue that they should not be affected by the consequences because they don't believe in man-made climate change. Pure selfishness.Keep it coming. We are...
- Discussion threads 2009-11-26
- Password Manager XP 2.3.486 (Windows)
- Password Manager XP helps you systematize secret information and allows you to store information in several databases. Each database has an access password and is encrypted with various algorithms at the same time (Blowfish, 3DES, Rijndael, TEA, Cast128, RC4, Serpent, and Twofish). Database fields can be fully customized. The program...
- Software downloads 2009-11-26
- Accent Word Password Recovery 3.0 (Windows)
- Word password cracker. Now recovering passwords to open in Microsoft Word 97-2003 (files with 40-bit protection) up to 10 times faster. The search algorithm has been thoroughly optimized, which boosted the hard-to-recover password search rate. Up to 10 times faster depending on the CPU type. Instantly recovering VBA passwords and...
- Software downloads 2009-11-26
- Password Manager XP Professional 2.3.486 (Windows)
- Password Manager XP is a program specially created to help people systematize and store securely valuable information. It rids computer users of headaches caused by lost passwords, forgotten access codes and other sensitive information. With this program, you safely store all your logins, passwords, PIN codes, credit card numbers, access...
- Software downloads 2009-11-26
- File Encryption XP 1.5.150 (Windows)
- File Encryption XP is password protection software for Windows. Files are encrypted with hack-proof Blowfish algorithm. This tool works with USB drives, flash memory cards, HDDs, ZIP drives, and works with any Windows PC. When encrypting files, the passwords are not "inserted" inside the encrypted files, so if you lose...
- Software downloads 2009-11-26
- ShareTool 1.3.4 (Mac)
- ShareTool is hands down, the fastest, easiest, and most secure way to access all of your Bonjour services from anywhere in the world. No server or technical skills required. Also works with VPN connections. For anyone that's been itching to get Bonjour working over VPN, ShareTool is for you! Why...
- Software downloads 2009-11-26
- Comfy Hotel Reservation 3.1 (Windows)
- Comfy Hotel Reservation assists hotels, apartments, b&b accommodations, motels, guest-houses or holiday homes in managing and maintaining reservations. The system is fully scalable and designed to provide extensive flexibility and varied choices. Hotels and travel agents can achieve maximum time efficiency and best costs in processing reservations. This modern and...
- Software downloads 2009-11-26
- S10 Password Vault 3.1 (Windows)
- Store all your usernames/passwords and other account info on your PC with S10 Password Vault, strongly encrypted yet easily accessible using a single master password. It can auto-type the appropriate information for you in any website or program, without having to switch between windows as with copy/paste. Also features launching...
- Software downloads 2009-11-25
- ZIP Password Recovery Magic 6.1.1.84 (Windows)
- ZIP Password Recovery Magic is an easy-to-use program that can help you to recover lost passwords for zip archives. ZIP Password Recovery Magic provides brute-force and dictionary recovery methods, you can pause and resume recovery job easily. ZIP Password Recovery Magic has an easy to use interface. All you need...
- Software downloads 2009-11-25
- Password Agent Lite 2.6.2 (Windows)
- Password Agent allows you to store all your sensitive data like passwords, PIN codes, credit card numbers, software serial numbers and other textual data in a single, easy to navigate and secure database. You'll only need to remember one master password that gives access to the database. Autofill function help...
- Software downloads 2009-11-25
- AllSecure 1.2.2 (Mac)
- Far more than just a password manager, AllSecure is the safest place to store all of your valuable information on your Mac. Government level AES-256 encryption ensures that your valuables stay out of reach from the most prying of eyes. Advanced security features including RAM scrubbing, cryptographically secure password generation,...
- Software downloads 2009-11-25
- OpenDNS Updater 2.2 (Windows)
- The OpenDNS Updater will run in your system tray and send updates to your account whenever your IP address changes. This will help ensure that your system preferences are applied to your network at all times. Simply download the software, enter your OpenDNS username, password and network label in the...
- Software downloads 2009-11-25
- Medical Calendar 4.1 (Windows)
- Medical Calendar is a doctor-oriented scheduler with a handy navigation system. It's highly flexible, allows changing time intervals, creating numerous profiles and viewing multiple schedules at a time. You can also password protect information, create backups, and export the schedule to Outlook, XML, HTML, XLS, and TXT formats. Additionally Medical...
- Software downloads 2009-11-25
- Track Your Trades 5.3 (Windows)
- Track Your Trades TYT simplifies completion of the otherwise tedious federal Schedule D Capital Gains and Losses tax form. Created for investors, traders, and tax professionals, TYT supports stocks, options, mutual funds, short sales, wash sales, FIFO cost basis, Specific Shares cost basis, equity type filtering, and password protection. Users...
- Software downloads 2009-11-25
- SmartSync Pro 3.1 build 71 (Windows)
- SmartSync Pro is a universal tool for backing up and synchronizing your important data to your local drive; external flash, USB, or ZIP drive; CD or DVD; NAS or other storage device; network volume; or even remote computer. If source data is destroyed or lost, it can easily be recovered....
- Software downloads 2009-11-25
- Intego FileGuard X5 10.5.3 (Mac)
- FileGuard X5 creates virtual safes that can be used to store sensitive files. Users can store safes on file servers or external disks, and can keep them on home or office Macs with no risk of anyone opening them. They can even send FileGuard X5 safes to friends, family or...
- Software downloads 2009-11-25
Neighboring Terms
Premier Vendor Content Whitepapers, webcasts & resources from our Power Center Sponsors
- New Online Dashboard for IT Leaders
-
Read about top issues IT decision-makers face every day, plus get cost-effective solutions to real-life IT problems.
- Learn more >>
- Microsoft Dynamics CRM Online - Free Six-Month Trial for Eligible Organizations
-
Microsoft Dynamics CRM Online provides fast online access, simple contact management and better sales performance for a low monthly cost - the best value on the market today.
- Learn more about the free, six-month trial offer>>
- Learn more about tools to grow your business
-
The Business Essentials Guide provides you useful tools and templates to help grow your business and save you time with automated shipping solutions.
- Save time with the UPS Business Essentials Guide
SmartPlanet
- Thought-provoking progressive ideas on diverse topics that intersect with technology, business, and life, and matter to the world at large. Visit SmartPlanet
- More from IBM
-
- How to Drive Better Business Outcomes with Exceptional Web Experiences Download the eBook
- Driving Business Agility through SOA Connectivity & Integration Read the White Paper from IBM
- Linking Decisions and Information for Organizational Performance Read the Tom Davenport study
