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Strong password

GCSE · Computer Science · AQA · CS6.4 — Detecting and preventing cyber-security threats: biometrics, password systems, CAPTCHA, email confirmation, automatic software updates

Question

State three features of a strong password policy.

Mark scheme — three of (1 each):

  • Minimum length (12+ characters / passphrase) (B1)
  • Mix of character types or uniqueness recommended (B1)
  • Unique per account (B1)
  • Banned-list check (against known-leaked passwords) (B1)
  • Account lockout after failed attempts (B1)
  • 2FA enabled (B1)

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