- Category: Crime , Information Science and Technology , Sociology
- Topic: Identity
The concern for security and privacy when using online services is universal. Every individual wants to protect their personal information from intruders. To achieve this goal, various authentication systems are available, with the most common being the password authentication system. With the increase in information sharing, eCommerce transactions, data transfer, and Internet popularity, both password security and authenticity have become crucial and necessary.
It is mandatory to ensure the strength of passwords, and ROG Zephyrus G15 offers BIOS Administrator Password and User Password Protection, Trusted Platform Module (Firmware TPM), Kensington Security Slot™, and Fingerprint to ensure user privacy and security.
Password authentication is an essential service in our lives, protecting our sensitive data and accounts from hacking and theft. The BIOS password creates a hardware-level security layer, which locks the initial stages of the start-up process. After the BIOS passes control to the operating system, the Windows logo is displayed on the screen. When the computer boots up to the Welcome or lock screen, the username can be clicked to log in with the Windows password. User password protection and BIOS Administrator Password complement each other, preventing unlimited attempts to crack a user's password, and locking the account to protect the individual's privacy. Password protection enhances the security of data and prevents others from reading, modifying, or deleting files without knowing the password.
The Trusted Platform Module (TPM) is a microcontroller chip that securely stores artifacts used to authenticate the platform. The TPM is a tiny chip on the motherboard that separates occasionally from the CPU and memory. It acts similarly to a keypad to disable your home security alarm. When you turn on your computer, the TPM supplies a unique code called a cryptographic key, unlocking the drive encryption and allowing your computer to start up.
Configuring the browser for secure browsing is necessary, but it must also be protected from malicious intent and processes. The ROG laptop is configured with TPM-based architecture for secure browsing, and it provides trust in the browsing environment. This system can help general web users, and system administrators maintain an enterprise safe browsing environment.
The Kensington Security Slot is available on several portable devices and allows individuals to fasten them to objects to avoid theft. It acts as a physical lock that can prevent laptops, tablets, and other devices from getting stolen. Although it is not a fool-proof solution, the chances of someone stealing a laptop with this feature are relatively low. Store owners use this security feature to protect their devices from shoplifters.
Introducing the Trusted Platform Module (TPM), a hardware-based security solution that safeguards your personal information and sensitive data. TPM provides a secure environment for storing and processing cryptographic keys, making it difficult for hackers to gain access to your passwords or other confidential information.
In addition to using TPM, it is important to generate strong passwords based on user inputs to further enhance security. There are various resources available online that can guide you in creating strong passwords. One such resource is IBM's password generator, which makes use of random number generators and hash functions to create unique and complex passwords.
Fossbytes is another valuable resource that provides tips and tricks for generating strong passwords. They recommend using a mix of upper and lowercase letters, numbers, and special characters, and avoiding common words or phrases.
For those who prefer a more streamlined approach, PCMag offers a password manager that generates strong passwords for you and saves them securely. Kensington, a hardware security solutions provider, also offers a password manager in the form of a USB key.
For a more technical perspective, the IEEE Xplore Digital Library provides research on password security and offers insights on how to improve password generation techniques. The Strong Password Generation Based on User Inputs repository on Github is another valuable resource that provides code and algorithms for generating strong passwords.
Overall, utilizing a combination of these resources, as well as regularly updating passwords, can significantly improve the security of your personal information and sensitive data.