passphrase
Lengthy access code
A passphrase is a sequence of words used as a password, typically longer and more memorable than random character strings: My passphrase is "correct horse battery staple".
Security experts often recommend passphrases over traditional passwords because length provides strength while remaining easier to remember.
Evidence of qualification or identity
- loginAuthentication act or screen
- verificationProving something accurate
- mnemonicTechnique for retention
- two-factorAuthentication using paired credentials
biometrics · username · sign-in · authenticator · identity · unlock · authorize · validation
Science of secure messaging
- cipherHidden writing system
- keyLock-opening device
- decryptionConverting ciphertext to plaintext
- algorithmFinite problem-solving procedure
hashing · plaintext · ciphertext · symmetric · asymmetric · encode · obfuscate · scramble
State of being complicated
- strengthPower to exert force
- breachBreaking of agreement
- vulnerabilityOpenness to harm
- hackersUnauthorized computer system intruders
phishing · cracking · length · characters · memorable · unique · manager · generator
Meant to stay secret
- privateRestricted to certain parties
- hiddenKept out of sight
- secretConcealed information
- discreetCareful to avoid notice
undisclosed · covert · sensitive · need-to-know · classified · protected · guarded · personal
Access or submission
- gatewayPoint of access
- unlockOpen a secured closure
- keyLock-opening device
- admissionEntry or confession
authorization · permission · granted · denied · prompt · challenge · barrier · gatekeeper
credentials
Evidence of qualification or identity
- loginAuthentication act or screen
- verificationProving something accurate
- mnemonicTechnique for retention
two-factor · biometrics · username · sign-in · authenticator · identity · unlock · authorize · validation · account
cryptography
Science of secure messaging
- cipherHidden writing system
- keyLock-opening device
- decryptionConverting ciphertext to plaintext
algorithm · hashing · plaintext · ciphertext · symmetric · asymmetric · encode · obfuscate · scramble · wallet
complexity
State of being complicated
- strengthPower to exert force
- breachBreaking of agreement
- vulnerabilityOpenness to harm
hackers · phishing · cracking · length · characters · memorable · unique · manager · generator · reset
confidential
Meant to stay secret
discreet · undisclosed · covert · sensitive · need-to-know · classified · protected · guarded · personal · restricted
entry
Access or submission
admission · authorization · permission · granted · denied · prompt · challenge · barrier · gatekeeper · clearance
- codes and cipherscipher, code, decode, decrypt, encrypt
- internet termsinternet, email, URL, router, download
- authenticationlogin, logout, fingerprint, ID, badge
- code wordspin code, code name, cipher, secret word, countersign
- cryptic puzzlesriddle, cipher, code, cryptogram, enigma
- Password TermsPIN, code, secret word, key, OTP
passphrasefingerprint
Friction ridge impression
biometric · retinal scan · facial recognition · iris scan · password
passphraselockout
Employer-imposed work stoppage
access denied · block · ban · firewall · barrier
passphrasepublic key
Shareable encryption component
open access · access denied · plaintext · cleartext · lockout
pass, passing, phrase, passage, passed, password, paraphrase, passes, phrases