Effective Strategies for Creating Strong Passwords in Cybersecurity
Explore the engaging lesson slides on cybersecurity and economics featuring the story of Goldilocks and the Three Passwords. Discover the importance of creating strong passwords, tips for password strength, and mnemonic passwords. Learn how to craft just-right passwords to enhance your online security. Get insights on password complexity, sharing, and the impact of password length on security timelines.
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Cybersecurity and Economics Goldi and the Three Passwords Lesson Slides By: Deborah Kozdras, Ph.D.
Visual 1: Image of a Lock Goldilocks and the Three Passwords www.EconEdLink.org 2
Visual 2: Email Log In Goldilocks and the Three Passwords www.EconEdLink.org 3
Handout 1: Password Graphic Organizer What is a too-easy password? What is a just-right password? What is a too-hard password? Goldilocks and the Three Passwords www.EconEdLink.org 4
Handout 2: Baby Bear s Suggestions for Just-Right Passwords Password Do s Password Don ts At least eight characters Use upper- and lower-case letters Use numbers and symbols (&%$#) Change passwords regularly Should only be shared with a parent or guardian in case you forget it. Don t use your email address Don t use private information Should not be the same on all sites Don t share with friends Goldilocks and the Three Passwords www.EconEdLink.org 5
Making Stronger Passwords Adding new values can make your password much stronger. See how long the time to guess Goldi s password can be just by adding more characters, or numbers: Goldi 26 Seconds GoldiPlays 300 Years GoldiPlays! 6,000 years GoldiPlays!Hockey5 Over a Million Years Goldilocks and the Three Passwords www.EconEdLink.org 6
Handout 3: Instructions for a Public Service Announcement You are a consulting company providing information to others about the importance of creating good passwords. 1. Who are you? (Use a name that reflects what you are doing) _______________________________________________ 2. We are here to tell you about: _______________________________________________ 3. Why should you create strong passwords? (Discuss: costs, benefits, and risks in your statement) ____________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________ 4. Here are some tips for creating good passwords: (each student provides one tip) ____________________________________ ____________________________________ 5. So remember: (end with a short slogan or saying) _________________________________________________. Goldilocks and the Three Passwords www.EconEdLink.org 7
Visual 3 Mnemonic Passwords A Mnemonic password is created when you create a sentence and use the first letter of every word and include number words as characters. For example: My Friend Jane Eats 2 Apples Every Day To Stay Very Healthy! = MFJE2AEDTSVH! 8 Goldilocks and the Three Passwords www.EconEdLink.org
