Password Strength
MAPS calculates password strength based on several factors:
- Length of password
- Sequential vs. non-sequential characters
- Repeating characters
- Character types (case, alpha/numeric, symbols)
As the user enters characters, the software converts the string into a numeric score representing a strength rating:
| Password Strength Rating | Score |
|---|---|
| Very Weak | < 20 |
| Weak | < 40 |
| Good | < 55 |
| Average | < 60 |
| Strong | < 80 |
| Secure | < 90 |
| Titan | >= 90 |
The password evaluation algorithm adds or subtracts points from the score based on the number and types of characters in the string. Using a longer password with a good mix of characters (8 or more upper and lower case letters, numbers, and special characters) provides the highest score and the strongest passwords.
