NCSC lifts lid on three random words password logic

guest · Aug 6, 2021

NCSC lifts lid on three random words password logic
The logic of using three random words for strong passwords and why the NCSC advises the approach.
August 6, 2021
https://www.ncsc.gov.uk/news/ncsc-lifts-lid-on-three-random-words-password-logic

National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) explains the logic behind its long-standing password advice for the first time

Using three random words is more secure than traditional advice built around ‘password complexity’, experts argue

Approach allows creation of passwords to ‘keep the bad guys out’ whilst remaining easy to remember

Click to expand...

Cyber security experts have today (Friday) revealed in depth for the first time the logic behind their advice to use three random words when creating passwords.

In a new blog post, experts at the National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) – which is a part of GCHQ – said a key reason for using three random words is they create a password which is easy to remember and strong enough to keep online accounts secure from cyber criminals.
Click to expand...

The blog post noted that using three random words to coin a password is more effective than traditional advice to create complex passwords, which can be difficult to remember and yet guessable for criminals.
NCSC Technical Director Dr Ian Levy, said:

“There are several good reasons why we decided on the three random words approach – not least because they create passwords which are both strong and easier to remember.

“By following this advice, people will be much less vulnerable to cyber criminals, and I'd encourage people to think about the passwords they use on their important accounts, and consider a password manager.”
Click to expand...

longshots · Aug 6, 2021

So, what have we learnt in the past 20 years?
Not a lot.
Those of us that used the original PGP, back in the day, have known the benefits of a "passphrase" for a long time.
Password [phrase] length has always determined security and I can't see that changing for a while yet.

Log in or Sign up

NCSC lifts lid on three random words password logic

guest Guest

longshots Registered Member

Log in or Sign up

NCSC lifts lid on three random words password logic

guest Guest

longshots Registered Member

Useful Searches