User made keys vs. Computer made keys

 User made – from typed in password  ( iluvMi1Dog )

• · always with you  (unless you forget)
• · easy to share   (easy to steal?)
• · Choosing Secure Passwords crypto guru's advice

If you believe YOUR attacker can guess your typed-in password

and you're concerned about the data it protects, use ...

 Computer made ( 8@x0*wBH$b+4c0... ) saved in a KeyStore   

• · stronger because much more difficult to guess   (8@x0*wBH$b+4c0... vs. iluvMi1Dog)
• · easy to remember an alias which → points to key  (Scout → 8@x0*wBH$b+4c0...)
• · if KeyStore is exposed to intruders to your disk, it must be protected by a
  
   good password because KeyStores, like passwords on paper, are an attractive targets

  shows Human vs KeyStore Key differences