In Microsoft upcoming level with picture password security feature in Windows 8 operating system and a feature that allows you to store and synchronize passwords in that OS. Windows8 is designed for touch screen devices such as tablets and the novel sign-on systems makes use of the sensitive displays they are likely to sport.
Today
we have several types of security layers, we have text passwords, facial
recognition, but it seems that Windows 8 will
feature picture passwords as well. According to Microsoft,
you just need to choose a specific picture that you wish to use, and perform a
specific gesture in order to log in. As for the supported gestures, you can use
lines, circles, and taps, but some security experts believe that picture
passwords aren’t secure enough because your gestures can be viewed or even
recorded by another person.
As with any other form of computer protection, there is the question of reliability, and Microsoft has just offered as series of tips aimed at ensuring that users can get the most out of it. Another important factor involves the gestures that one chooses to perform for unlocking the device. There should be a random mixture of gesture types and sequence selected, which increases the strength of the picture password, and the security of the system.
We have to admit that picture passwords sound interesting, and although they aren’t the safest method of logging in, they will still be a welcome security layer. Next version of the Windows 8 operating system expected to be released in Feb 2012.
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