📚 Topic Summary
This unplugged activity explores the principles of strong password creation through a game. Students learn about password length, character variety, and the importance of avoiding easily guessable information. By simulating password creation and cracking without computers, they develop a deeper understanding of cybersecurity concepts.
🔑 Part A: Vocabulary
Match the term with its definition:
| Term |
Definition |
| 1. Entropy |
a. A secret word or phrase used to gain access. |
| 2. Password |
b. The process of verifying a user's identity. |
| 3. Authentication |
c. A method of transforming text to conceal its meaning. |
| 4. Encryption |
d. A measure of unpredictability; the higher the entropy, the more secure. |
| 5. Brute Force |
e. An attack that tries every possible combination to guess a password. |
(Answers: 1-d, 2-a, 3-b, 4-c, 5-e)
✍️ Part B: Fill in the Blanks
A strong password should be at least ______ characters long and include a mix of ______, lowercase letters, _______, and symbols. Avoid using personal information such as your _______ or birthday because these are easily guessed.
(Answers: 12, uppercase, numbers, name)
🤔 Part C: Critical Thinking
Imagine you are designing a password creation tool for a website. What features would you include to encourage users to create strong, secure passwords? Explain your reasoning.