THE ART OF

SECURE ACCESS:
UNDERSTANDING
PASSWORD-BASED
AUTHENTICATION
Ashish Kumar Singh​
AGENDA
•Introduction to Password-Based Authentication
•Best Practices for Creating Strong Passwords
•Enhancing Password-Based Authentication
•Addressing Password-Based Authentication
Challenges
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INTRODUCTION
•Password-based authentication is a common
method used to verify the identity of a user. It
involves the use of a password, which is a secret
combination of characters known only to the user.
When logging into a system or website, the user
must enter their password to gain access. This
method is widely used but has some security
concerns, such as the risk of password theft or weak
passwords.
 BEST PRACTICES FOR
CREATING STRONG
PASSWORDS

Creating strong passwords is crucial for maintaining

the security of online accounts. Best practices
include using a combination of uppercase and
lowercase letters, numbers, and special characters.
Avoid using easily guessable information like
birthdays or names. It is recommended to use a
unique password for each account and regularly
update them. Additionally, consider using a
password manager to securely store and generate
strong passwords.
 ENHANCING PASSWORD-
BASED AUTHENTICATION
Password-based authentication is a method that requires the user to
enter their credentials — username and password — in order to confirm
their identity. Once credentials are entered, they are compared against
the stored credentials in the system's database, and the user is only
granted access if the credentials match.
Passwords are a knowledge factor i.e. something only the user knows.
Ever since the dawn of the Internet, password authentication has been
widely used due to its simplicity and broad user adoption. And despite
its dwindling popularity in recent years due to security concerns that
we’ll discuss below, studies show that last year
59% of businesses used password authentication to safeguard their
digital resources.
CHALLENGES WITH
PASSWORD BASED
AUTHENTICATION:
Challenges with Password based Authentication:
•Easy passwords can be cracked. ...
•Random passwords cant be remembered. ...
•Remembering Multiple Passwords. ...
•Problems with passwords that needs to be continuously
changed. ...
•Security vs. ...
•Shoulder Surfing Attack.
THANK YOU
Ashish Kumar singh
ashish@kumar.singh.lpu.in