PASSWORDS
Topic: Passwords
When I am done this lesson, I will know:
What a password is
How to create a strong password
Pre and Post Self-Assessment
Pre Pre Post Post
Yes, I know No, I want to Yes, I know I still need
this learn this this more practice
to learn this
I know what a
password is.
I know how to
create a
strong
password.
New Words and Terms
Password
Passwords
A password is a secret word or phrase that you need in order to sign into an account
online. You should never share your passwords with ANYONE. You should also never
click “Remember Password”, because if you do, someone else might be able to sign
into your account on that computer.
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Passwords are like a combination lock to protect information you put online.
A strong or secure password is a password that is difficult for someone else to guess.
They are usually complicated and include a combination of letters, numbers and
symbols.
Here is a list of the top 10 worst passwords in 2018:
Rank Password
1 123456
2 password
3 123456789
4 12345678
5 12345
6 111111
7 1234567
8 sunshine
9 qwerty
10 iloveyou
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Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_the_most_common_passwords (last accessed April
30, 2019)
If you have ever used any of these passwords, you should consider changing them!
Watch this to learn more about how to create a https://www.youtube.com/
strong and secure password. watch?v=aEmF3Iylvr4
Source: Safety in Canada
Try this/Practice
The Password Game
Think of a password you have used in the past, or are using right now. Don’t tell anyone
what your password is.
1. Answer the questions below. Be honest!
2. When you are done, add up the number of times you said “yes” in Part 1. Add up
the number of times you said “yes” in Part 2. Record your answers.
3. Subtract the total points in Part 2 from the total points in Part 1 to get your score.
4. The person with the most points wins!
PART 1
No one else knows this password. □ Yes
My password is at least 8 characters long. □ Yes
My password has letters, numbers and symbols. □ Yes
My password isn’t saved on my computer. □ Yes
I always remember my password. □ Yes
My password doesn’t include any private information. □ Yes
Total Points in Part 1
PART 2
My spouse or partner (or another relative) knows this □ Yes
password.
I have never changed this password. □ Yes
I use a word from the dictionary in my password. □ Yes
My computer remembers my password for me. □ Yes
My password includes private information. □ Yes
I use one of my names in my password □ Yes
Total Points in Part 2
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Total Points (Subtract total points in Part 2 from total
Points in Part 1)
Review the following tips to help you create stronger passwords.
Tips for Creating Stronger Passwords
1. Make passwords at least 8 characters
long
A character is a letter, number
or symbol
The longer the password,
the harder it will be to figure out
2. DON’T use dictionary words
There are programs that can
be used to figure out your
password if it is a dictionary word
3. DON’T use private or personal
information in your passwords
This makes it easy for people to
guess your password
4. Include different types of characters
(letters, numbers and symbols) in your
passwords
5. Use both upper case letters and
lowercase letters
6. Change your password frequently
At least every 6 months
is recommended
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7. Never share your password
Not even with your family
and friends
Not in an email
Not to anyone on the phone
8. Make sure it is a password YOU can
remember!
Try this/Practice
Create Your Own Secure Password
a) Fill in the boxes to create 3 different, possible passwords.
b) You can use them in different orders to create secure passwords that you will
remember.
Favorite Number Favorite Symbol(s) Favorite Other
character snack(s) category:
name(s)
What are your three passwords?
1. ___________________________________
2. ___________________________________
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3. ___________________________________
Check Your Knowledge
Describe 3 things that will make a password stronger.
1.
______________________________________________________________________
2.
______________________________________________________________________
3.
______________________________________________________________________
Optional: I want to learn more
Explore the Strong Password Generator website: https://strongpasswordgenerator.com/
You can learn about creating strong passwords and even generate new ones.
Ontario Adult Literacy Curriculum Framework Connection
Competency Task Groups(s)
Find and Use Information Read Continuous Text
Interpret Documents
Extract Information from films, broadcasts and
presentations
Communicate Ideas and Interact with Others
Information Complete and Create Documents
Use Digital Technology n/a
