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Password

Password: A string of characters (letters, numbers, and other symbols) used to authenticate an identity or to verify access authorization.

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A string of characters (letters, numbers, and other symbols) used to authenticate an identity or to verify access authorization.

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Definition 2

A protected/private string of letters, numbers, and/or special characters used to authenticate an identity or to authorize access to data.

Source: Committee on National Security Systems Glossary CNSSI 4009-2015Type: standard
Definition 3

A protected character string used to authenticate the identity of a computer system user or to authorize access to system resources. (FIPS 181) (NISTIR)

Source: The Cyber GlossaryType: external

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The State and Local Election Cybersecurity Playbook
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Committee on National Security Systems Glossary CNSSI 4009-2015
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NICCS Glossary
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The Cyber Glossary
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