Password Security

This lecture covers the importance of passwords as keys to protect access to sensitive information, emphasizing the need to safeguard them and avoid sharing them. It explains the link between skipper numbers, Camipro cards, usernames, and Gaspar passwords at EPFL, as well as the authentication process involving Tequila and the use of a second secret for accessing sensitive systems. It also highlights the responsibility of individuals to protect their credentials and avoid password reuse, emphasizing the risks associated with sharing passwords and the importance of strong authentication mechanisms.