Modernizing Password Usage In Computing

ASU Author/Contributor (non-ASU co-authors, if there are any, appear on document)
Adam Coffee (Creator)
Institution
Appalachian State University (ASU )
Web Site: https://library.appstate.edu/
Advisor
Cindy Norris

Abstract: A study of password usage and crypotography in computing culminates in the development of a password manager that improves users' password security. PassMan offers two-factor encrypted storage of user passwords and account information via the Yubikey, a common hardware authentication device, login auto-typing, password strength calculation, and customizable password generation. *Includes CD.

Additional Information

Publication
Honors Project
Coffee, A. (2017). "Modernizing Password Usage In Computing." Unpublished Honors Thesis. Appalachian State University, Boone, NC.
Language: English
Date: 2017
Keywords
Password Manager, Two-Factor Encryption, Cryptography, Password Strength, Hardware Authentication Token

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