Cued mnemonics for improving security and memorability

This thesis explores the idea of using mnemonics to increase the memorability of random passwords while preserving security. It consists of two major parts, namely, generating a random password and creating a mnemonic for the password. There is some light shed on the use of password managers and the vulnerabilities associated with them. A strong emphasis is given to password strength, and both these factors combine to define the need for stronger password practices while still maintaining memorability amongst users. Generating a random password can be achieved through a simple program which would then take the user to the creation of the mnemonic. A variety of methods are implemented to aid the creation of a mnemonic, which are tailored to the individual’s experiences. Once the method to create mnemonics is mastered, users can reproduce multiple versions of it to optimize it. The results of the thesis led to identification of key problems and possible solutions to those problems