Week 8 Discussion - Password Based Authentication

Week 8 Discussion - Password-Based Authentication

Many organizations use password-based authentication to authenticate their users. Passwords that do not meet criteria can be placed in a vulnerable state. Hackers can use password crackers to guess the passwords and infiltrate systems.

Go to Basic Search: Strayer University Online Library to locate and integrate at least two quality, academic resources (in addition to your textbook) on risks associated with password-based authentication. You may also use government websites, such as CybersecurityLinks to an external site. from the National Institute of Standards and Technology.

Describe the methods organizations use to address the risks associated with password-based authentication.

• Recommend two methods you believe are the most effective in addressing these risks.
  • Be sure to justify your recommendations.
• Provide full citations and references, formatted according to Strayer Writing Standards.
  • This course requires the use of Strayer Writing Standards (SWS). The library is your home for SWS assistance, including citations and formatting. Please refer to the Library site for all supports. Check with your professor for any additional instructions.