Strong passwords and secure access
Lesson details
Learning outcome
I can create, store and protect strong passwords to keep devices secure.
Key learning points
- A strong password makes it harder for other people to access accounts, messages and files.
- Reusing passwords means one compromised password can give access to many accounts.
- Password managers can store passwords safely.
Keywords
Strong password - a mix of upper and lower-case letters, numbers and symbols to create an unpredictable sequence of characters
Multi-factor authentication - a security system that requires two or more distinct forms of identification, for example, a password and a fingerprint
Password manager - an application that stores multiple passwords under a single strong password
Common misconception
You only need one strong password and you can use this across multiple accounts.
You should not reuse passwords. If you struggle to remember passwords, you can store them using a password manager.
Teacher tip
Pupils may have been told in the past to write down passwords. It is worth discussing this and why it may not be the best idea.
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Lesson video
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
6 Questions
Q1.Which device would be best for a student who wants to work at home and at school?
Q2.What is a password used for?
Q3.A password should be kept and not shared with others.
Q4.Select the actions which are safe.
Q5.What could happen if someone else gets your password?
Q6.What is an account used for on a digital device or online service?
Assessment exit quiz
6 Questions
Q1.Which of the following is the strongest password?
Q2.Why should you not use the same password for all accounts?
Q3.Multi-factor adds an extra layer of security by requiring more than one way to prove who you are.
Q4.Which of these is an example of multi-factor authentication?
Q5.Match the term to the descritpion.
Q6.A password is an app that stores many passwords securely and only needs one strong master password.
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