A password is typically a string of characters that a user must provide in order to confirm their identity and gain access to a system or service. It acts as a mechanism to protect your assets or information from others in the cyber world. Passwords are a common method of authentication, which is used to verify the identity of a user.

Passwords are commonly used to protect accounts, files, and other sensitive information. It is important to use strong and unique passwords, and to avoid reusing the same password across multiple accounts.

Uses:

  • Authentication - A password reliably authenticates or validates the identity of the owner/user of the device.
  • Access - A password ensures access to the device by the actual user.
  • Security - A password ensures security to the data, network, and information by restricting user access.