Passwords with a Punch

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DIGITAL CITIZENSHIP | GRADES 9-12
Passwords
with a Punch!

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Learning Objectives

Understand why a strong password is important.

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Identify components of weak and strong passwords.

Practice creating a strong and memorable password.

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A secret string of letters,
numbers, and symbols
that you can use to restrict
who can access something
digitally.

Password

KEY VOCABULARY

Poll

Which password do you think is STRONGEST?

• Daniel2024!

• D@n!3L20two4

• Daniel24

What are some characteristics of a STRONG password?

Categorize

Options (12)

Mixture of letters, numbers, and symbols

Your first or last name

Your lunch number

The year a family member was born

The word "Password"

Your birthday

Your favorite food, color, etc.

Nonsense words or memorable phrases

Something easy to remember

Something hard to guess

Something hard to remember

Something easy to guess

What are some good things and bad things to use in a STRONG password?

GOOD - OK TO USE

BAD - DO NOT USE

Draw

Follow the directions written in red.

Open Ended

Make this password stronger:

HelloFriends

Open Ended

Make this password stronger:

Password1234

Categorize

Options (12)

Store your passwords in an app that only unlocks with your face or fingerprint

Store your passwords in a location that only you can access

Tell your friends your password.

Use a password manager to generate and store complex passwords.

Enable two-factor authentication on your accounts.

Regularly update your passwords to enhance security.

Use unique passwords for different accounts.

Share your passwords only with trusted family members if necessary.

Use the same password for multiple accounts.

Write your password on a sticky note and leave it on your desk or computer.

Use easily guessable passwords like '123456' or 'password'.

Share your password via email or text message.

What are some things you SHOULD and SHOULD NOT do to keep your passwords secure?

YES - OK to do this

NO - Do not do this

Passwords expire soon!

Take the next few minutes during Freeman Focus to update your HCPS password before it expires!

Directions with QR codes and links are on the next screen.

Microsoft Online Password Reset

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