Password Security & Software Encryption n John Barthmaier n October 21, 2009

Brief Overview of Password Security n How is Password Authenticated? n What techniques are employed? n Fresh approaches to encryption n Hack attacks, SPAM, etc. n Everyday solutions

Password Authentication n Encrypted channels n Hash-based challenge response n Zero-knowledge password n Changing of passwords n Password longevity

Fresh approaches to encryption n DES n AES n Cryptography Hash Functions n Secure Hash algorithms

Everyday solutions n Change password n Force a minimum of 8 characters n Periodic changes n Random Generator n Limit number of failures

Hacks, Attacks and Software Issues n Telecommunications failures during 9/11 n Fiber sabotage n Cyber attacks(China as well) n Lights Out n Lovcsan worm, Nachi worm & Sobig.F virus

Software used in Password Security n Password protect software n Lastbit.com n Password Managers Password Managers n Password Generators Password Generators n Password Recovery Software Password Recovery Software n Password Security Software Password Security Software n USB Password Software USB Password Software n Auto Login Software Auto Login Software

Questions????? n Where is Password Security headed? n How can Passwords be improved? n Are there techniques that are foolproof? n ?????????????