Password Usage

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Author

US Department of Commerce

Entry type

techreport

Abstract

The document specifies basic security criteria for two different uses of passwords in an ADP system, (1) personal identity authentication and (2) data access authorization. It establishes the basic criteria for the design, implementation and use of a password system in those systems where passwords are used. It identifies fundamental ADP management functions pertaining to passwords and specifies some user actions required to satisfy these functions. Inaddition, it specifies several technical features which may be implemented in an ADP system in order to support a password system. An implementation schedule is established for compliance with the Standard. Numerous guidelines are provided in the Appendices for managers and users seeking to comply with the Standard.

Date

1985 – May – 30

Institution

US Department of Commerce / National Bureau of Standards

Key alpha

commerce

Number

FIPS PUB 112

Publication Date

0000-00-00

Coden

FIPPAAT

Keywords

computer security, data security, passphrase, password, personal identification, systems security

Language

English

Location

A hard-copy of this is in Haas

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@Techreport{ commerce,
	title = "Password Usage",
	author = "US Department of Commerce",
	year = "1985",
	month = "May",
	institution = "US Department of Commerce / National Bureau of Standards",
	number = "FIPS PUB 112",
	pages = "55",
	day = "30",
	abstract = "The document specifies basic security criteria for two different uses of passwords in an ADP system, (1) personal identity authentication and (2) data access authorization.  It establishes the basic criteria for the design, implementation and use of a password system in those systems where passwords are used.  It identifies fundamental ADP management functions pertaining to passwords and specifies some user actions required to satisfy these functions.  Inaddition, it specifies several technical features which may be implemented in an ADP system in order to support a password system.  An implementation schedule is established for compliance with the Standard.  Numerous guidelines are provided in the Appendices for managers and users seeking to comply with the Standard.",
	coden = "FIPPAAT",
	keywords = "computer security, data security, passphrase, password, personal identification, systems security",
	language = "English",
}