What is Password?

• A password is a string of
characters used to verify the
identity of a user during the
authentication process.
• Passwords are typically used in
conjuncture with a username;
they are designed to be known
only to the user and allow that
user to gain access to a device,
application or website.

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What is Pins?
• Personal Information Number
(PIN) allows you to prove that
you're you, so that no one else
can access your data.
• The obvious difference is that
a PIN is limited to numerical digits
(0-9), while a password can
contain numerical digits, upper-
and lowercase letters, and
punctuation.

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What is Biometric?
• Biometrics are biological
measurements — or physical
characteristics — that can be used
to identify individuals.
• Fingerprint mapping, facial
recognition, and retina scans are
all forms of biometric technology,
but these are just the most
recognized options.

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What is Masked?
• masking is that familiar practice
of hiding the password characters
– as entered by the user – behind
bullets ( ), asterisks (*), or similar
camouflaging characters.
• The idea behind masking is to
prevent nearby observers reading
the password "over the user's
shoulder" and thus stolen

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