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Techniques for dynamic generation and management of password dictionaries

US9032216B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateSep 14, 2012
Grant dateMay 12, 2015
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Expiry dateSep 14, 2032

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04L9/0891
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

Techniques for dynamic generation and management of password dictionaries are presented. Passwords are parsed for recognizable terms. The terms are housed in dictionaries or databases. Statistics associated with the terms are maintained and managed. The statistics are used to provide strength values to the passwords and determine when passwords are acceptable and unacceptable.

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