Definition and Purpose

A random password generator is a software utility or algorithm that produces secure passwords by combining uppercase letters, lowercase letters, digits, and symbols in unpredictable sequences. These passwords are typically designed to meet complexity requirements and maximize password entropy, reducing vulnerability to brute-force, dictionary, or guessing attacks.

Generators can be found in web browsers, password managers, and security tools. Users often select desired length and complexity settings, ensuring compliance with organizational policies or site-specific password rules. The strength of a password generated by such tools depends on its length and the diversity of characters used.

Why Use Random Password Generators?

Manual password creation is prone to human error—people tend to reuse, simplify, or pattern their passwords. In contrast, randomly generated passwords:

• Are far more resistant to automated cracking

• Eliminate human predictability

• Reduce the effectiveness of credential stuffing attacks

However, random passwords are often difficult to memorize, which leads many users to write them down or reuse simpler ones instead.

GateKeeper’s Role in Managing Secure Passwords

GateKeeper Enterprise reduces the burden of password management by allowing users to log in without typing passwords at all, while still enabling administrators to generate and store high-entropy credentials behind the scenes. This proximity-based solution ensures secure access using a Bluetooth token, removing the need for memorized or stored passwords at the user level.

Additionally, GateKeeper integrates with Active Directory and other IAM systems to manage password changes, complexity policies, and credential rotation—streamlining secure access across the enterprise.