FAQ: How can I generate good strong passwords?

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FAQ: How can I generate good strong passwords? John Navas 04-04-2006
Posted by John Navas on April 4, 2006, 2:47 pm
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Q: How can I generate good strong passwords?

A: Password Safe* <http://passwordsafe.sourceforge.net/>
Originally created by noted cryptographer Bruce Schneier of Counterpane Labs,
it's open source and free, and has been subjected to extensive peer review.


* NOT <http://www.passwordsafe.com/>

Posted by Unruh on April 4, 2006, 5:51 pm
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>Q: How can I generate good strong passwords?

>A: Password Safe* <http://passwordsafe.sourceforge.net/>
>Originally created by noted cryptographer Bruce Schneier of Counterpane Labs,
>it's open source and free, and has been subjected to extensive peer review.

???? Password safe is for storing passwords, not generating them.
(It has been claimed to have a generator as well, but it is certainly not
described in any documentation. Also as soon as attackers know that you
are using it, you have given some information, and it is not a strong as it
could be.)
The proper answer to this is
dd if=/dev/urandom of=/tmp/p bs=100 count=1
less /tmp/p
And copy down the first 20 printable characters.
This is a very very secure password ( as secure as it could be assuming
printable characters) . It is also a totally unremeberable
password.
Eg, on my first try, $,c*:11#MwU!`b8QB-Th
As soon as you place "momorability" into the mix, your password is no longer
as secure as it could be.



>* NOT <http://www.passwordsafe.com/>

Posted by novikov@infotecs.ru on April 12, 2006, 5:27 am
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Hi All,

Try this free utility - ViPNet [Password Roulette] - it is a Free
password generator, which makes easy-to-remember passwords! Did you see

it?
You might not use it but I am sure you will have some fun with
generated passwords. It is free.
http://www.infotecs.biz/Soft/pass.htm


"... The innovation of this software is simple and genius. The
passwords are derived from word phrases easy to remember. Often these
phrases have a humorous touch facilitating the process of memorizing.
The password list can be generated in 3 languages: English, German and
Russia. Additionally ViPNet [Password Roulette] can generate random
digital passwords ..."


Posted by John Navas on April 12, 2006, 4:27 pm
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>Hi All,
>
>Try this free utility - ViPNet [Password Roulette] - it is a Free
>password generator, which makes easy-to-remember passwords! Did you see
>
>it?
>You might not use it but I am sure you will have some fun with
>generated passwords. It is free.
>http://www.infotecs.biz/Soft/pass.htm
>
>"... The innovation of this software is simple and genius. The
>passwords are derived from word phrases easy to remember. Often these
>phrases have a humorous touch facilitating the process of memorizing.
>The password list can be generated in 3 languages: English, German and
>Russia. Additionally ViPNet [Password Roulette] can generate random
>digital passwords ..."

You know it to be safe and secure because ... ?

A basic premise of good security is to take nothing at face value.

--
Best regards, SEE THE FAQ FOR ALT.INTERNET.WIRELESS AT
John Navas <http://en.wikibooks.org/wiki/FAQ_for_alt.internet.wireless>

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