Password Math
Password Math
Password Math
The time it takes to break a random password is dependent on 3 factors:
The time it takes to break a random password is dependent on 3 factors:
- The set of characters used to build the password (Eg. lower case only, alphanumeric, etc)
- The length of the password.
- The speed of the computer breaking the password.
Use the applet below to estimate the maximum time it would take to break a password and determine which factor is most critical in building a strong password.
Use the applet below to estimate the maximum time it would take to break a password and determine which factor is most critical in building a strong password.
You can also go to this website to check how secure your password is.
You can also go to this website to check how secure your password is.