Passwords, the rules NIST uses now

Weak password

P@ssw0rd123!

Looks complex: uppercase, a symbol, a number.
But it follows predictable patterns attackers know.

Cracked: < 1 hour

Strong password

purple-turbine-velvet-71

A passphrase: four random words plus digits.
24 characters. No predictable substitutions.

Cracked: 1,000+ years

Weak vs. strong

Length matters more than symbol tricks

Scenes

Part 1 · Introduction

Part 2 · Threat Landscape

Part 3 · Strong Passwords

Part 4 · Password Managers

Part 5 · Multi-Factor Authentication

Part 6 · Workplace Hygiene