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  • A protected word or string of characters that identifies or authenticates a user for access to a specific resource such as a system, data set, file, record, and so forth. (AFR 205-16;; AR 380-380;; OPNAVINST 5239. 1A;)
  • A private character string that is used to authenticate an identity. (CSC-STD-001-83;)
  • A protected word, phrase or string of symbols that is used to authenticate the identity of a user. (DOE 5636. 2A;)
  • A protected word or a string of characters that identifies or authenticates a user, a specific resource, or an access type. Synonymous with Keyword. (FIPS PUB 39;)
  • A protected/private character string used to authenticate an identity. Knowledge of a valid user ID and its associated password is considered proof of authorization to access a system. (NCSC-WA-001-85;; CSC-STD-002-85;) 6. Confidential authentication information, usually composed of a string of characters. (SS;)