You Are To Produce A Report Discussing The Vulnerability Of Weak Passwords: Computer Security For Software Developer Assignment, DBS

Part A: Passwords

You are to produce a report discussing the vulnerability of weak passwords. In this report, you can briefly explain how passwords are stored and the process of cracking your passwords.  You should discuss the different techniques password crackers use.  The aim of this lab to understand the complexity required if you are to use a combination of usernames and passwords to login to your systems.  Next, you are to look at the login process and make recommendations (see OWASP for authentication cheatsheet).  Finally, use a password manager and give your thoughts and recommendations.

Assignment Questions:

1. Explain how passwords are stored and authentication process.
2. Explain the process of cracking. How it is achieved mentioning brute force and wordlist techniques
3. Research into password complexity and additional wordlists used
4. Recommendations for the authentication process
5. Password managers discussion