Password Security and Management - The Basics

Number of sessions: 1
Course Fee: $10

Prerequisites:

• Basic PC and Mac Computer Skills

Objectives:

1. Discuss why password security is essential.
2. Learn tips for creating strong passwords.
3. Demonstrate how to use a password strength checker.
4. Compare and assess popular password management systems.

Description:

Using an online password is part of our daily lives and gives us access to banking, shopping, websites, and numerous other activities. Since our sensitive information is stored on the sites we access, it is critical to have secure passwords. This session will cover creating secure passwords, validating those passwords, and then managing the storage of passwords. An overview of phishing and smishing is also provided.