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password

nouncandidate·updated May 12, 2026

A protected/private string of letters, numbers, and/or special characters used to authenticate an identity or to authorize access to data.

Framework senses

ISACA Cybersecurity Glossary1 senseview framework →
§1
A protected, generally computer-encrypted string of characters that authenticate a computer user to the computer system
NIST Cybersecurity Framework1 senseview framework →
§1
A secret authentication credential consisting of a string of characters.
mandatory
Shadow test noun — single-word, should trigger multi-axis cascade
FFIEC Cybersecurity Assessment Tool, Baseline, May 20171 senseview framework →
§1
A string of characters that allows access to a computer, interface, or system.
FFIEC IT Examination Handbook - Audit, April 20121 senseview framework →
§1
A string of characters that allows access to a computer, interface, or system.
NERC CIP-004-6 (Personnel & Training) v61 senseview framework →
§1
A string of characters that allows access to a computer, interface, or system.
Federal Financial Institutions Examination Council (FFIEC) IT Examination Handbook Infobase, Glossary1 senseview framework →
§1
A secret sequence of characters that is used as a means of authentication.
NISTIR 7298: Glossary of Key Information Security Terms, Revision 24 sensesview framework →
§1
A secret that a Claimant memorizes and uses to authenticate his or her identity. Passwords are typically character strings.
§2 · sense_2_pending_review
A protected character string used to authenticate the identity of a computer system user or to authorize access to system resources.
§3 · sense_3_pending_review
A string of characters (letters, numbers, and other symbols) used to authenticate an identity or to verify access authorization.
§4 · sense_4_pending_review
A protected/private string of letters, numbers, and/or special characters used to authenticate an identity or to authorize access to data.
CNSSI-4009 (Glossary of Information Assurance Terms)1 senseview framework →
§1
A protected/private string of letters, numbers, and/or special characters used to authenticate an identity or to authorize access to data.
NIST SP 800-631 senseview framework →
§1
A secret that a Claimant memorizes and uses to authenticate his or her identity. Passwords are typically character strings.
FIPS PUB 140-21 senseview framework →
§1
A string of characters (letters, numbers, and other symbols) used to authenticate an identity or to verify access authorization.
FIPS PUB 1811 senseview framework →
§1
A protected character string used to authenticate the identity of a computer system user or to authorize access to system resources.