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Take Control of Your Passwords (3.1)
Read Me First
Updates and More
Basics
What’s New in Version 3.1
What Was New in the Third Edition
Introduction
Passwords Quick Start
Understand the Problems with Passwords
Simple for You, Simple for Them
The One and the Many
The Major Threats
Timeworn Tricks
Usernames and Passwords: an Outdated Model
Learn About Password Security
What Makes a Good Password?
All About Entropy
Why a Great Password Isn’t Enough
Understanding Security Questions and Reset Procedures
Multi-Factor Authentication
Authenticating with Another Site’s Credentials
Apply Joe’s Password Strategy
Figure Out Which Passwords You Must Memorize
Create Strong but Memorable Passwords
Use a Password Manager for Everything Else
Handle Security Questions
Manage Email Options
Deal with Exceptions and Surprises
Pick a Password Manager
Features to Look For
Example Password Managers
Joe’s Recommendations
Keep Your Passwords Secure
Avoid the “Weakest Link” Problem
Use Wireless Networks Safely
Back Up Your Passwords
Prepare an Emergency Password Plan
Audit Your Passwords
Understand the Overall Process
Look for Weak Passwords
Triage Your Passwords
Update a Password
Check for Compromised and Vulnerable Passwords
Appendix A: Use Two-Factor Authentication
Two-Step Verification Basics
Use Apple’s Enhanced Security Options
Use Dropbox’s Two-Step Verification
Use Facebook’s Two-Step Verification
Use Google’s Two-Step Verification
Use Microsoft’s Two-Step Verification
Use Twitter’s Two-Step Verification
Appendix B: Help Your Uncle with His Passwords
Password Manager Compromises
Password Reuse Compromises
Password Complexity Compromises
Appendix C: Calculate Password Strength
The Entropy Formula
An Aside: Doing Math with Google
Why That Entropy Formula Is Wrong
Back to zxcvbn
Password Strength Summary
For Further Reading
About This Book
Ebook Extras
About the Author and Publisher
Credits
Also by Joe Kissell
Copyright and Fine Print
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