Password Security Tips

A strong password is your first line of defense against unauthorized access. Here are some tips:

• Use longer passwords - Aim for at least 12-16 characters
• Mix character types - Include uppercase, lowercase, numbers, and symbols
• Avoid password reuse - Use different passwords for different accounts
• Use a password manager - Store your complex passwords securely
• Change periodically - Update passwords regularly, especially for critical accounts

How Our Password Generator Works

Our password generator creates strong, random passwords using the Web Cryptography API, which provides cryptographically secure random values that are suitable for security applications.

• Secure randomness - Uses window.crypto.getRandomValues() to generate unpredictable random numbers
• Entropy distribution - Ensures entropy distribution across the entire character set
• Character inclusion - Guarantees inclusion of at least one character from each selected character set
• Anti-pattern protection - Shuffles the final password to prevent pattern analysis
• Strength calculation - Calculates password strength based on length, complexity, and character variety

Unlike simpler password generators that might use Math.random(), our implementation relies on cryptographically secure random number generation, making passwords resistant to prediction or brute-force attacks.

Password Security Resources

Learn more about password security from these trusted sources:

• NIST: Multi-Factor Authentication Guide
• NIST: Password Guidelines
• NCSC: Password Security Guidance

Security Standards

Our implementation follows these guidelines to ensure the highest level of security for your passwords.

• NIST Special Publication 800-63B Digital Identity Guidelines
• W3C Web Cryptography API for secure random number generation
• OWASP Secure Coding Practices for JavaScript implementation