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Passphrase

Definitions:

  A passphrase is a memorized secret consisting of a sequence of words or other text that a claimant uses to authenticate their identity. A passphrase is similar to a password in usage, but is generally longer for added security.
Sources:
NIST SP 1800-21C

  A password that consists of a sequence of words or other text that a claimant uses to authenticate their identity. A passphrase is similar to a password in usage but is generally longer for added security.
Sources:
NIST SP 800-63-4 [

] under passphrase

  A password used to protect an identity key. After entered by a user or  administrator, a passphrase is mathematically converted into large number which serves as a key that is used to encrypt the identity key. In order to decrypt the identity, the passphrase must be entered again so that the same key can be regenerated for decryption.
Sources:
NISTIR 7966

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