Password

• computer science

Warm-up

October 6, 2021

Why do I need a strong password? 

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Why do I need a strong password?

Standards

ISTA: 2aStudents cultivate and manage their digital identity and reputation and are aware of the permanence of their actions in the digital world.

ISTA: 2bStudents engage in positive, safe, legal and ethical behavior when using technology, including social interactions online or when using networked devices.

Objective

I can determine the strength of passwords

Essential Question: 

How can I protect myself while online?

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Which password is the strongest?

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Presentation:

 Element of a strong password

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Tips for creating a strong password

1. Never use personal information

2. Your password should be at least six characters long, although for extra security it should be even longer.

3. include numbers, symbols, and both uppercase and lowercase letters.

4. Use a phrase and incorporate shortcut codes or acronyms 

Use passwords with common elements, but customized to specific sites 

 

 Password for a Facebook account -  Pwrd4Acct-Fb

About to use Amazon - ABT2_uz_AMZ! 

Use a phrase and incorporate shortcut codes or acronyms

one for all and all for one - 1 4A&A4One

 Four score and seven years ago -4Score&7yrsAgo

To be or not to be, that is the question - 2BorNot2B_ThatIsThe? 

In Your Journal

Let's practice!

For the following saying: Later, later, not today 

Create a password for this.

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On the next slide

You will select the link to play the Digital Passport game Password Protect 

Select the "No, play without saving" option. 

While you are playing, think about how you can create safe and secure passwords.

www.digitalpassport.org

Canvas activity

Create at least 2 passwords and check and see how secure they are.

Click the link on the next slide

Check your password and see how secure it is.

howsecureismypassword.net

Share one of your strong password that you created?