Password Security

Creating and managing strong passwords to protect accounts and data

Course Overview

This course provides learners with an understanding of password security and best practices for protecting accounts and sensitive information. Learners will explore password attack methods, characteristics of strong passwords, the use of password managers, multi-factor authentication and organisational password policies. The course is suitable for all employees and supports a security-aware culture.

Learning Outcomes

• Understand common password attack methods
• Create strong passwords using current best practice guidance
• Understand the risks of password reuse and sharing
• Use password managers effectively and securely
• Enable and use multi-factor authentication
• Comply with organisational password policy requirements
• Support secure account management practices

Course Structure (3 topics, 9 lessons)