What is Cybersecurity? An anecdote about a PIN.
Here is some evidence that four-digit PINs are easy to guess.
My very young child was using a school tablet.
The app said the daily limit was exceeded, and an adult’s four-digit code was needed to continue.
My child said, “I know the code.”
I asked, “How?”
Child: “I kept typing numbers until it worked.”
Me: “You didn’t see someone type the PIN?”
Child: “No. I guessed it.”
I was a proud parent. I might have a future ethical hacker in my home. =)
What is cybersecurity?
Assuming your user is not saving may not be wise. Simple deterrents are ineffective if a young child can bypass them. Consider implementing a solution that effectively protects the system. The more sensitive the data, the more secure the solution needs to be.
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