📚 Topic Summary
Creating and managing strong passwords is crucial for protecting your online accounts. A strong password is like a digital lock – the harder it is to guess, the safer your information remains. This worksheet covers the basic rules for crafting secure passwords and managing them effectively, especially for high school students navigating the digital world.
🧠 Part A: Vocabulary
Match the term with its correct definition:
| Term |
Definition |
| 1. Password Manager |
A. A secret word or phrase used to gain access to something. |
| 2. Two-Factor Authentication (2FA) |
B. A software application that stores and manages your passwords securely. |
| 3. Phishing |
C. A security process that requires two different authentication factors to verify a user's identity. |
| 4. Brute-Force Attack |
D. A type of cyberattack where attackers try to guess passwords by systematically trying every possible combination. |
| 5. Password |
E. A deceptive attempt to obtain sensitive information such as usernames, passwords, and credit card details, by disguising oneself as a trustworthy entity in an electronic communication. |
Match the letters to the numbers:
- 1: ____
- 2: ____
- 3: ____
- 4: ____
- 5: ____
✏️ Part B: Fill in the Blanks
Complete the following paragraph using the words provided below:
Words: complex, unique, regularly, compromised, reuse
It's important to create ______ passwords for each of your online accounts. Avoid the temptation to ______ passwords across multiple sites because if one account is ______, all accounts using that same password are at risk. Passwords should be ______ and include a mix of uppercase and lowercase letters, numbers, and symbols. Change your passwords ______ to maintain strong security.
🤔 Part C: Critical Thinking
Imagine your friend uses the same password for their school email and social media accounts. Explain the potential risks and what you would recommend they do to improve their online security.