The ultimate guide to password management for crypto enthusiasts

In the world of cryptocurrencies, security is paramount. As a crypto enthusiast, one of the foundational steps to ensuring the safety of your digital assets is effective password management. 

With the potential for significant financial loss in the event of a security breach, mastering the art of password protection is a critical skill. This comprehensive guide will walk you through the importance of password security, best practices for creating strong passwords and advanced techniques for managing your passwords securely.

The first line of defense against unwanted access to an individual’s cryptocurrency holdings is their passwords. Due to the irreversible nature of blockchain transactions, a compromised account may result in large losses. As a result, it’s important to ensure strong password security since hackers and cybercriminals are continuously developing new ways to attack vulnerabilities.

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If someone loses access to their crypto wallet or password manager, their recovery seed becomes crucial. Follow these steps to secure it:

In an era defined by digital innovation, securing crypto assets is paramount. Cultivating a secure digital future demands a meticulous password management roadmap. Begin by creating robust, unique passwords for each crypto account, employing a mix of alphanumeric characters and symbols.

Utilize reputable password managers to store and encrypt these credentials, mitigating the risk of breaches. Implement MFA wherever possible, adding an extra layer of defense. Regularly update passwords and stay vigilant against phishing attempts. By conscientiously navigating this roadmap, individuals can fortify their crypto holdings, ensuring a safer and more resilient digital future.

Protection Inside the Box

The ultimate circuit protection is normally an electromechanical circuit breaker. However, electronic techniques continue to provide protection inside enclosures, closer to where fault conditions could occur. “Communication systems such as PROFIBUS are a critical part of a customer’s operation, and downtime is unacceptable,” said Ed Doherty, product marketing manager for Phoenix Contact’s TRABTECH surge product line. To reduce downtime, designers look to suppliers for approaches to take the burden of the circuit breaker and provide protection techniques inside the expensive electronics equipment. Three non-electromechanical solutions include surge suppressors, over-current/over-voltage (OC/OV) protection devices and gas plasma arresters.

Designed to help prevent damage to telephony communications equipment, Raychem Circuit Protection’s 2Pro device series offers integrated overcurrent/overvoltage circuit protection technology. The small device uses Raychem’s PolySwitch Polymeric Positive Temperature Coefficient Resistor (PPTC) overcurrent technology with a Metal Oxide Varistor (MOV) to help prevent power surge damage resulting from lightning and Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) with AC lines. The 2Pro devices are available in tape and reel packaging and compatible with industry standard installation procedures. The unit has a hold current of greater than 120 mA and the voltage clamp at 1 mA is approximately 270V. The protection device helps equipment comply with surge tests per TIA-968-A, IEC 60950 and ITU-T K.20/K.21. The unit targets applications in Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) gateways, cordless phones, security systems, Integrated Services Digital Network (ISDN) linecards and Main Distribution Frame (MDF) modules. Get more information on Raychem Circuit Protection’s 2Pro device.

Manufactured to protect highly exposed external telecommunications equipment, Littelfuse Inc.’s SL1411A series is a two-terminal Gas Discharge Tube (GDT) rated at 10 kA/10A ac that combines a high surge rating with low-voltage clamping. Using newly enhanced materials, the arresters can handle surges up to 55 kA and reduces the transient to the lowest possible level thus reducing service maintenance. With an ultra-low capacitance of typically 1 pF or less, the units can respond to fast-rising transients in the 100 to 1000 V/µSec range that can occur in induced lightning disturbances. The unit’s minimum dc breakover voltage is 184V, maximum voltage is 275V and the maximum dynamic breakover voltage is 450V. The device maintains a stable breakover voltage even with repetitive 10 kA pulsing, which helps reduce damage to outside plant applications and reduces the stress on secondary protection devices. Get more information on Littelfuse Inc.’s SL1411A series Gas Plasma Arrestor.

Designed for PROFIBUS-DP applications, Phoenix Contact’s D-UFB-PB surge protection is integrated into the fieldbus connector. In PROFIBUS applications, damaging surges can travel on signal lines and the integrated surge protection eliminates the need for additional protective devices and saves space. The PROFIBUS cable connects directly to the surge protector and can be used with the latest generation Siemens PLCs. Measuring 35 mm in height, the small D-UFB-PB protector can handle data rates up to 12 Mbits/sec. Response time, tA, for core to core or core to ground is less than 500 ns. The arrester’s rated voltage is 5.2V with the nominal discharge surge current, In (8/20 µSec), of 350A. The nine-position D-SUB plug uses color-coded screw clamp terminal blocks for easy installation. A slide switch at the connector easily activates the termination resistor saving installation and start-up time. Get more information on Phoenix Contact’s D-UFB-PB surge protector.

Course Listing for Radiological Sciences & Protection

This course provides a theoretical basis for radiological sciences and protection, with a rigorous review of the fundamentals of radiation physics including nuclear reactions, radioactivity and the kinetics of radioactive decay, natural and man-made radiation sources, the characteristics of ionizing radiation, radioactivity analysis, radiation dose quantities and measurement, external and internal radiation dosimetry, and radiation protection techniques.

Pre-Reqs: PHYS 2100 Introductory Modern Physics, MATH 2340 Differential Equations or MATH 2360 Eng Differential Equations with a 'C-' or higher.

This course provides a continuation of the theoretical and practical aspects of radiation protection provided in Radiation Safety and Control I (98.501). Topics include the statistical analyses and data reduction techniques that are used to analyze radiation measurements pertaining to the field of radiation protection. Laboratory sessions on alpha and gamma radiation measurements and air sampling will reinforce class lectures. Students also will experience applied radiation protection and dose exam through a contamination control exercise that involves the use of protective clothing and respiratory protection.

Pre-Reqs: PHYS 4010 or RADI.5010L Radiation Safety & Control I, and MATH.3860 Probability and Statistics I or MATH 3850 Applied Statistics.

This course provides the operating principles and applications of nuclear radiation detection systems, including detector theory, electronic signal processing, and measurement and data reduction techniques. The systems covered include gas-filled detectors (ion chambers, proportional counters, and Geiger-Mueller counters), inorganic and organic scintillators, and high-purity germanium detectors, for the detection of alpha, beta, gamma, and neutron radiation. This course also covers hypothesis testing, detection limits, and detector dead time.

Pre-Req: PHYS 2100 Intro Modern Physics and PHYS 2610L The Physics of Materials & Dev or PHYS 2450L Physics III Lab

This course provides the operating principles and applications of nuclear radiation detection systems, including detector theory, electronic signal processing, and measurement and data reduction techniques. The systems covered include gas-filled detectors (ion chambers, proportional counters, and Geiger_Mueller counters), inorganic and organic scintillators, and high-purity germanium detectors, for the detection of alpha, beta, gamma, and neutron radiation. This course also covers hypothesis testing, detection limits,and detector dead time, This course is adapted for Nuclear Engineering and Medical Physics majors. (offered as 98.509 for graduate credit).

Pre-Req: PHYS 2100 Intro Modern Physics and PHYS 2610L The Physics of Materials & Dev or PHYS 2450L Physics III Lab

Natural and man-made sources of environmental radioactivity and radiation; environmental transport in air, water, and soil; exposure pathways; environmental standards and regulations; environmental monitoring and surveys (MARSSIM); contaminated site characterization, and site remediation; environmental radiological impact of industry, accidents, and natural and man-made disasters.

This course provides the theory and application of dosimetry and shielding for ionizing radiation sources outside the human body. Differential cross-sections, energy transfer and absorption coefficients, kerma, attenuation, and buildup are discussed for photons. Cross-sections, kerma factors, removal coefficients, diffusion, and point-source dose functions for fissioning sources are discussed for neutrons. Beta dosimetry concepts include stopping power, point-source dose functions, and the effects of attenuating materials. Heat generation and temperature profiles are discussed for irradiated materials and radioactive substances. Dosimetry concepts and barrier requirements also are described for particle accelerators, radiotherapy facilities, and medical x-ray imaging facilities.

Pre-Reqs: PHYS 4020 or RADI 5020L Radiation Safety & Control II.

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This course provides the theory and application of several analytical techniques, including precipitation, solvent extraction, ion exchange chromatography, and electrodeposition, to the separation and analysis of radioactive substances in various samples. This course also covers some common radiation detection systems, measurement and data reduction techniques, radiotracer and isotope dilution techniques, neutron activation analysis, and radio-immunoassay.

Pre-Reqs: PHYS 2100 Introductory Modern Physics, CHEM 1220 Chemistry II, and CHEM 1240L Chemistry II Lab.

Effects of ionizing radiation on cellular, molecular and organ systems levels of biological organization; Study of x-rays, gamma rays, accelerator beams, and neutrons in interaction with living systems; Cohesive treatment of radiation biophysics with applications in health physics and radiation oncology. (offered as 98.562 for graduate credit)

Pre-Req: PHYS.2100 Introductory Modern Physics with a 'C-' or higher, or Spring 2020 grade of 'P'.

Introduction to the fundamental physics of radiation therapy, with emphasis on external beam photon and electron therapy and on brachytherapy. For these modalities, the basic operation of delivery equipment, treatment planning principles, methods of dose calculations, determination of time of irradiation from dose prescription, dose measurements, and quality assurance will be studied. This knowledge will prepare the student for an introduction to the practice of clinical physics in radiation therapy, for advanced radiation therapy physics, and research in radiation therapy physics.

Pre-Req: RADI 5010L Radiation Safety and Control I or Co-req RADI 5010L Radiation Safety and Control I, and RADI 5060 Nuclear Instrumentation or Permission of Instructor.

Advanced problem solving in radiological sciences including strategies for preparing for and taking professional certification examinations.

This course provides an overview of applied mathematical concepts that are useful in radiological sciences and protection, including special techniques for radiation physics, radiation dosimetry, and radiation shielding, with emphasis on computer applications.

This course provides a more advanced mathematical treatment of the Topics covered in 98.481, with extensive application of computer techniques to numerical problem solving that is applicable to radiological sciences and protection.

Pre-Reqs: 95.481 or 98.581 Math Methods of Rad Sciences.

Medical Imaging I is the first part of a two course sequence. Medical Imaging I provides an overview of the medical imaging modalities, teaches basic underlying physics and mathematics of medical imaging, describes key modalities in radiographic imaging, including general x-ray radiography, fluoroscopy, and mammography.

Pre-Req: RADI.5010L/4010L Radiation Safety & Control 1.

Photon, neutron, and electron interactions and energy deposition; the Boltzmann equation, elementary analytical solutions; deterministic computational methods, including spherical harmonics and discrete ordinates techniques; continuous slowing down and Fokker Planck approximations.

Pre-Req: RADI.5010L/4010L Radiation Safety & Control 1.

Radiation transport simulation by the Monte Carlo method: phase space tracking, dose response estimators, biasing methoda; integral form of the Boltzmann equation; condensed history method for charged particles; neutron, photon, and electron transport calculations for medical physics and health physics applications.

Pre-Reqs: RADI 6050 Radiation Transport and Interactions, and 98.581 Mathematical Methods of Rad Sci

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The student will be introduced to the physics of advanced treatment techniques used in radiation therapy, which include external beam electron, proton, and photon therapy and internal brachytherapy. For these techniques, the principles of the techniques such as clinical applications, radiation delivery equipment, treatment planning methods, methods of dose calculations, determination of time of irradiation from dose prescription, dose measurements, and quality assurance will be studied. This knowledge will prepare the student for an introduction to the clinical practice of medical physics applied to complex treatment techniques used in radiation therapy. Also, this should help prepare the student for research in radiation therapy physics.

Pre-req or Co-Req: RADI.5650 Introduction to Radiation Therapy Physics.

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Clinical Rotation under the direction of clinical staff. This course provides the student with exposure to medical physics responsibilities in a radiation oncology department, including simulation, treatment planning and preparation, monitor unit calculations, dose measurements and calculations, treatment delivery techniques, quality assurance, and radiation safety.

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Clinical Rotation under the direction of clinical staff. This course involves the student in one or more projects that require skill development, extended involvement, and project completion, which includes planning and delivery of advanced radiation therapy treatments.

Pre-Req; RADI 6760L Graduate Medical Physics Internship; Pre/Co-Req: RADI 6650 Advanced Radiation Therapy Physics.

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Medical Imaging II is the second part of a two course sequence. Medical Imaging II focuses on the fundamental principles, instrumentation, image reconstruction and applications of computed tomography, radioactive tracer imaging, magnetic resonance imaging, ultrasound imaging, and new emerging imaging technologies.

Pre-req: RADI.5980 Medical Imaging I.

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