Meaning of password (what is it, concept and definition)

What is Password:

Password is a word from English that can be translated into Spanish as a 'keyword'. In this sense, it is synonymous with password or key.

A password is a method of authentication used to control access to information, spaces or resources.

Its use is very old. It was implemented, for example, by the sentries in charge of the surveillance of a position, so that, when someone wanted to pass, they would ask him "holy man". The one who answered correctly could pass, while the one who didn't was denied access.

The password or keyword, for this reason, must be secret, and must not be shared with those who are distrusted. In this way, those who wish to access a place, information or resource can only do so if they have shared the password with him.

In our times, marked by the use of technology, computing and the internet, passwords have recovered their ancient importance to control access to devices, databases, networks, or even for transactions at ATMs.

Thus, passwords or passwords are used in operating systems, cell phones, emails, social network accounts, wi-fi, as well as to enter web pages.

In general, it is recommended to use passwords or keys that have easily remembered words, as well as codes that use letters and numbers (alphanumeric codes) or simply numeric codes.

However, for security reasons, it is also advised to create complex, relatively long passwords (between 10 and 15 characters), which include letters and numbers, upper and lower case and signs to make their decryption difficult.

It should also be remembered that the word password has valid and suitable substitutes in Spanish, such as 'password', 'key' or 'access code', which are preferable to the English term.