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Reference: Passwords

You may be just one of the many people who are concerned with the security risks involved in surfing the net, ordering products online, or running a Site (for good reason, too). After all, compromised personal and financial privacy have serious implications. However, we think you'll be relieved to learn that much of this is under YOUR control and related to how you select, utilize, and use your own Passwords.

The following topics cover security-related information:

Overview

Recommended Password practices

Random

A discussion and demonstration of the RidgeStar random password generation routine

Strength

A mechanism to rate and score the relative complexity or strength of a chosen password