Description
Passwords are the first line of defence against unauthorised access to your accounts and sensitive information. Weak or compromised passwords can lead to data breaches and significant security incidents. This course teaches employees the best practices for creating, managing, and protecting passwords. Participants will also learn about authentication methods and how to use them effectively to enhance security.
What Will I Learn?
- Importance of Secure Passwords:
- Understand how passwords protect information.
- Recognise the risks associated with weak passwords.
- Creating Strong Passwords:
- Learn the characteristics of strong passwords.
- Understand common password vulnerabilities.
- Password Management Techniques:
- Best practices for storing and remembering passwords.
- Introduction to password managers.
- Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA):
- Understand what MFA is and how it works.
- Learn how to set up and use MFA on various accounts.
- Protecting Your Passwords:
- Recognise phishing attempts aimed at stealing passwords.
- Understand the importance of not sharing passwords.
- Responding to Password Compromises:
- Steps to take if you suspect your password has been compromised.
- How to change and update passwords securely.
- Organisational Policies:
- Overview of company password policies.
- Understanding the role of passwords in overall cybersecurity.
