Lesson 1 - What are strong passwords?

The following provide links to the resources for lesson 1.

Activity 1 - This is a beginner's introduction to what are passwords, why passwords are important, how to choose a strong password and the importance of choosing different passwords for different websites. It compares the concept of using a password with an everyday analogy that will be familiar to us all.

Activity 2 Handout

An activity that aims to further explain how to generate three random word passwords and highlights some of the pitfalls to avoid.

Hints and Tips

A recap sheet that learners can use to remind them of the lesson

Lesson 1 Slide Deck

A slide deck for running the whole of Lesson 1 with references to Activity 1 and Activity 2. It includes Activity 3 which is a summary with reminders of hints and tips for choosing strong passwords.

Facilitator Guide

This provides an overview of how to run the session, it includes a schedule and pointers to follow to structure the sessions. It summarises the resources needed to run the lesson and the level of ability of the target learners.