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PASSWD [2 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2001-09-18
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- IT Security
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- proactive password checker
1, record 1, English, proactive%20password%20checker
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Passwd+ is a proactive password checker. 1, record 1, English, - proactive%20password%20checker
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Sécurité des TI
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- vérificateur de mots de passe proactif
1, record 1, French, v%C3%A9rificateur%20de%20mots%20de%20passe%20proactif
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Passwd+ est un vérificateur de mots de passe proactif. 1, record 1, French, - v%C3%A9rificateur%20de%20mots%20de%20passe%20proactif
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2001-09-18
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- IT Security
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- Passwd
1, record 2, English, Passwd
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Passwd+ is a proactive password checker. Passwd+ provides enhanced logging and audit capabilities. Passwd+ is a replacement for the passwd program on UNIX systems. Passwd+ prevents users from selecting weak passwords. 1, record 2, English, - Passwd
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Sécurité des TI
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- Passwd
1, record 2, French, Passwd
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Passwd+ est un vérificateur de mots de passe proactif. Passwd+ comprend des fonctions d’enregistrement et de vérification évoluées. Passwd+ remplace le programme passwd dans les systèmes Unix. Passwd+ empêche les utilisateurs de choisir des mots de passe faibles. 1, record 2, French, - Passwd
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
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