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Re: Length vs Complexity
From: Roger <rnodal () gmail com>
Date: Thu, 16 Sep 2010 16:09:12 -0400
(Sorry if someone gets this dupplicate. I got some errors with my previous attempt.) Assuming the brute force starts with letters first for example. A password with mostly letters will be found faster than one better mixed. (Assuming length is the same). Here is the analysis that I did to arrive at that conclusion: (Please feel free to correct me) AB12#$ => POSSIBLE CHARACTERS CHOICES AAB2 vs AA2$ ==================== AAAA AAAB AAA1 AAA2 AAA# AAA$ AABA AABB AAB1 AAB2 => HERE AFTER 10 TRIES. AAB# AAB$ AA1A AA1B AA12 AA1# AA1$ AA2A AA2B AA21 AA22 AA2# AA2$ => HERE AFTER 23 TRIES. AA#A AA#B AA#1 AA#2 AA## AA#$ AA$A AA$B AA$1 AA$2 AA$# AA$$ -r ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Securing Apache Web Server with thawte Digital Certificate In this guide we examine the importance of Apache-SSL and who needs an SSL certificate. We look at how SSL works, how it benefits your company and how your customers can tell if a site is secure. You will find out how to test, purchase, install and use a thawte Digital Certificate on your Apache web server. Throughout, best practices for set-up are highlighted to help you ensure efficient ongoing management of your encryption keys and digital certificates. http://www.dinclinx.com/Redirect.aspx?36;4175;25;1371;0;5;946;e13b6be442f727d1 ------------------------------------------------------------------------
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