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Passphrase
A string of characters usually much longer than a password. Once the passphrase is entered, the system converts it into a virtual password for use by the authentication process. Passphrases are often natural-language sentences to allow for simplified memorization.
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A string of characters entered by a subject as an authentication factor. A word or string of characters that authenticates a user, a specific resource, or an access type. Protected/private string of letters, numbers, and special characters used to authenticate an identity or to authorize access to data.
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Token used in a token device that generates passwords at fixed time intervals. Time interval tokens require that the clock of the authentication server and the token device be synchronized. The generated password is entered by the subject along with a PIN, passphrase, or password.
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An early alternative to WEP based on a secret passphrase and employing the LEAP and TKIP crypto systems. It is attackable through passphrase guessing.
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Authentication that uses two or more factors of authentication. Multifactor authentication requires different factors (something you know, something you have, and something you are), not just multiple authentication methods in a single factor such as a password and a PIN, both in the something-you-know factor.
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Something you know, such as a password, personal identification number (PIN), combination lock, passphrase, mother’s maiden name, or favorite color.
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