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passwords [2016/08/31 20:14] abrashear Correct PowerSchool to reflect that it uses a network password now. |
passwords [2016/11/09 10:21] abrashear [Instead of a Password, Use a Passphrase] Add link to spg.lasallehs.net |
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A passphrase is a sequence of words or other text used to control access to a computer system, program or data. A passphrase is similar to a password in usage, but is generally longer for added security. Passphrases differ from passwords. A password is usually short—six to ten characters. | A passphrase is a sequence of words or other text used to control access to a computer system, program or data. A passphrase is similar to a password in usage, but is generally longer for added security. Passphrases differ from passwords. A password is usually short—six to ten characters. | ||
+ | You can even use a [[https:// | ||
==== Choosing Your Passphrase ==== | ==== Choosing Your Passphrase ==== | ||
Typical advice about choosing a passphrase includes suggestions that it should be: | Typical advice about choosing a passphrase includes suggestions that it should be: |