Presentation for passwords and security

2. CAN YOU GUESS THE PASSWORD
You and your teacher are going to work
through a program with 5 different
passwords. And you need to try and guess
them.
You will get two chances for each.
Hints are provided in the program if you
get it wrong.

3. OUTCOME
Be able to create and use secure passwords by
implementing knowledge of computer security.
Produce evidence to show understanding of
security measures on a computer system.

4. PASSWORDS AND SECURITY
None of the passwords in the previous tasks particularly strong.
Rules for setting a secure password are below.
1. Make sure you use upper and lower case letters
2. Make sure you use a combination of numbers and letters
3. Make sure it is not your name/birthday
4. Ensure it is something you will remember as you cannot use the
same password again if you forget it.
Your are now going to be given your username and login to your
computer and set your first secure password.

5. WHAT DO YOU KNOW SO FAR?
Red I can create a
password
Amber I can identify a weak,
medium and strong
password.
Green I am explain the
reasons for using a
strong password and
how to keep it safe.

6. COMPUTER SECURITY
Watch the below clip
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U2_h-EFlztY
Computers have come a long way since the 80s, what new
methods of protection are there available today and how can
you ensure your computer is secure and safe.
Level 4 Task Identify the purpose of the below
terms
Level 5 Task Identify and Describe the use of
the below terms
Level 6 Task Explain the purpose and use of
the below terms
Firewall
Password
Anti-Virus
Encryption

7. PASSWORD CRACKING TEST
On the following slides are 5 questions using your
logbook indicate the answer you feel is correct to
show your understanding and progress for today.

8. QUESTION 1
When creating a password it important that you
do what?
Red Keep it private and
remember it
Amber Tell everyone you
know your password.
Green Write it down so you
don’t forget it.

9. QUESTION 2
A secure password…
Red …is your name
Amber …uses letters.
Green …uses letters,
numbers and both
upper and lower case
numbers.

10. QUESTION 3
Computers need anti-virus software to
prevent what?
Red Unauthorised people
logging into your
computer.
Amber To prevent malicious
software attacking
your computer.
Green To stop unauthorised
access from the
internet.

11. QUESTION 4
Computers need a firewall to prevent what?
Red Unauthorised people
logging into your
computer.
Amber To prevent malicious
software attacking
your computer.
Green To stop unauthorised
access from the
internet.

12. QUESTION 5
The best way to keep your computer
Resdecure is… …not to have any
passwords, firewall or
anti-virus
Amber …to lock the computer
down using
passwords and
software, and limit
access to networks
Green …to leave your
computer unattended
in a public room.