Strategy of Passwords: A Detailed Outline and an Annotated Bibliography

Introduction

• What is password
  • A brief definition of what a password is and its importance in securing files and systems
• A brief history of password
  • A detailed history of how passwords came to be and how they have been used over time to secure systems and confidential data and documents
• The main objective of having a password
  • The main objective of passwords and why it is mandatory to have passwords in various devices and software

Main body

• How to choose a good and memorable password
  • A good and reliable password must be good and secure. One should also be able to memorize it
  • What happens when one cannot remember their password 
• Password in computers
  • This is where passwords are the most important 
  • They help protect systems
  • They help protect data and files that should not be accessed by unauthorized persons
• Passwords in devices such as phones
  • Passwords help protect these devices
  • They are important as they help protect important information 
• Password cracking
  • Cracking a password can be attempted and if successful, it can lead to dire consequences
  • Cracking of system can lead to systems being accessed by unauthorized persons
  • The access of these systems by unauthorized persons can lead to loss of data and crucial information that can be used to harm the owner of the information
  • For this reason, it is important to have a secure password that cannot be cracked

Conclusion

• Summarizing the paper by stating the main important points that have been raised 
• Reiterating the importance of having a secure password in all systems and devices

Annotated Bibliography

In doing this paper, a number of credible sources will be used to research on the topic and help produce a good research paper. 

Burnett, M. (2016). Perfect Password: Selection, Protection, Authentication. New York, NY: Elsevier

 In this book, Burnet has done an in-depth discussion of passwords and how they have been used for a long period to protect data. The author also discusses the measures that an individual can use to ensure they have a secure password that can help in protecting private and confidential information. The author has immense knowledge on the topic and information technology as a discipline and this is very important, as the information that will be got from this source will be reliable.

Strout, R. (2013). Password. Chicago, IL: Xlibris Corporation.

In this book, Strout starts by defining what a password is and gives the history and when the first password was used to help protect important information. He also gives a detailed account of how passwords have evolved to what they are today. He also gives a number of strategies organizations and individuals can use when making useable passwords for their devices and computers. Strout is an accomplished professor in the disciple of information technology making the information forms this source to be reliable. 

References

Burnett, M. (2016). Perfect Password: Selection, Protection, Authentication. New York, NY:

Elsevier

Strout, R. (2013). Password. Chicago, IL: Xlibris Corporation.