Question What does "Last strength selected" mean ?

[shaharhada]

In https://european-union.europa.eu/cookies_en
the cookie:
Name: ECAS_PREFS
Service: Identity Management Service
Purpose: Remembers your settings and preferences: user id, user name, acknowledged cookie policy, high contrast mode, privacy mode, view account details after login, last strength selected
Cookie type and duration: First-party session cookie, deleted after you quit your browser
What is the meaning of the phrase "last strength selected"?

 

[Eximo]

I believe it is referring to a security or encryption standard. Basically saying it will remember your last choice and either use it again or not go lower than it.

 

[shaharhada]

I believe it is referring to a security or encryption standard. Basically saying it will remember your last choice and either use it again or not go lower than it.

What do you mean by "not go lower than it" ?

Thank you in advance.

 

[Eximo]

If there are varying levels of security, and you select a preference, you would not want less security.