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Definition

A secret word or phrase that proves your identity to access accounts or systems. Like a key to your digital house.

Real-World Example

Using a strong, unique password for each account helps prevent hackers from accessing your information.

Cloud Provider Equivalencies

A password is a general authentication secret, not a cloud provider service. All major clouds support password-based sign-in for accounts and directories, but best practice is to pair passwords with MFA or use passwordless methods.

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