Security Awareness Training

102 - Good Password Practice

One of the most fundamental security measures that any organization can implement is a sound password policy. But getting users to comply with the policy is often the stumbling block to success. It's difficult to make staff understand the importance of the measures, and help is seldom offered to make it easier for people to create and remember strong passwords.

"Good Password Practice" is an easy-to-follow course addressing these issues. It covers the following topics:

• Why are passwords important?
• What can happen if passwords are compromised?
• How are passwords "cracked"?
• How to handle passwords safely.
• How to choose good passwords.
• Some tricks to make life easier.