Smartcard PIN may be shorter than passphrase?

[Grant Olson]

On 8/23/11 12:43 PM, David Tomaschik wrote:
> 
> So even a 4-digit PIN would ensure a less than 1% chance of guessing
> the PIN.  (Assuming that the user does not select obvious pins like
> birthdates, anniversaries, etc.)  At 8 digits, the probability becomes
> something like 6*10^-8, if I do the basic math correctly.  Seems
> pretty secure.
> 

The minimum normal PIN is 6 characters, and the minimum admin PIN is 8.


-- 
Grant

"I am gravely disappointed. Again you have made me unleash my dogs of war."

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