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--- security:authentication [2016/07/05 13:11] – cedric
+++ security:authentication [2016/07/06 07:48] – [Management of password] cedric
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 Do not store passwords in the browser or on Internet.
-''pass'' can also generate passwords with ''pwgen''.
+''pass'' can also generate passwords (with ''pwgen''). Do not hesitate to generate strong passwords, since you won't need to remember them.
+With ''pass'' the passwords store can be a git repository, consequently it is possible synchronizes your passwords between different computers.
 ====== Two Factor Authentication (2FA) ======
-  * SMS;
+Different methods:
-  * application on your smarthpone or watch;
+  * One Time Password (OTP) by SMS;
+  * specific application on your smarthpone or watch;
   * Google Authenticator;
-  * YubiKey (my choice).
+  * YubiKey (my choice);
+  * and also backup codes.
-With the YubiKey you will be able to
-  * to use the 2FA with services such as Google, GitLab, GitHub, Dropbox;
+With the YubiKey you will be able to:
-  * to generate One Time Password (OTP);
+  * use the 2FA with services such as Google, GitLab, GitHub, Dropbox;
-  * to unlock your smartphone;
+  * generate One Time Password;
-  * to upload your GPG private key on it and then protect your passwords store (''pass'' uses GPG for the encryption).
+  * unlock your smartphone;
+  * upload your GPG private key on it and then for example to protect your passwords store (''pass'' uses [[https://git.zx2c4.com/password-store/about | GPG for the encryption]]).