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Top 19 Worst Passwords

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Title:

Top 19 Worst Passwords

URL:

https://aptv.pbslearningmedia.org/resource/arct14.sci.nvtop19wor/top-19-worst-passwords/

Content Source:

PBS

Type:

Informational Material

Overview:

Discover the 19 worst passwords and learn how to keep your password safe from computer hackers in this article from NOVA scienceNOW. Students can read this article during a lesson on cybersecurity.

Content Standard(s):

Digital Literacy and Computer Science DLIT (2018) Grade: 7	25) List common methods of system cybersecurity. Examples: Various password requirements, two-factor authentication, biometric, geolocation. Unpacked Content Evidence Of Student Attainment: Students will: research and list common methods of cybersecurity. Teacher Vocabulary: cybersecurity Knowledge: Students know: there are individuals who go to great lengths to obtain personal information, therefore it is important to use cybersecurity to protect personal and business data. Skills: Students are able to: list common methods of protecting digital data online. Understanding: Students understand that: business and personal data is sought out by hackers. business and personal data must be protected using cybersecurity measures.
Digital Literacy and Computer Science DLIT (2018) Grade: 8	24) Compare and contrast common methods of cybersecurity. Example: Discuss how password protections and encryption are similar and different. Unpacked Content Evidence Of Student Attainment: Students will: compare and contrast common methods of cybersecurity. Teacher Vocabulary: cybersecurity Knowledge: Students know: that cybersecurity is used to protect data online; one method of securing data may be better than another for a given situation. Skills: Students are able to: identify similarities and differences in types of cybersecurity. Understanding: Students understand that: many methods exist to protect data.
Digital Literacy and Computer Science DLIT (2018) Grade: 9-12	36) Explain the tradeoffs when selecting and implementing cybersecurity recommendations. Examples: Two-factor authentication, password requirements, geolocation requirements. Unpacked Content Evidence Of Student Attainment: Students will: explain the tradeoffs when selecting and implementing cybersecurity recommendations. describe pros and cons of two factor authentication (TFA). describe the importance of password requirements. describe the use of geolocation requirements. Teacher Vocabulary: cybersecurity two-factor authentication (TFA) geolocation privacy cryptography Knowledge: Students know: how to evaluate the tradeoffs of cybersecurity recommendations. how to articulate the pros and cons of TFA. the importance of password requirements. how to articulate the pros and cons of geolocation. Skills: Students are able to: explain pros and cons of cybersecurity recommendations. describe the use of two-factor authentication. explain the importance of password requirements. describe the use of geolocation. Understanding: Students understand that: security, privacy and convenience tradeoffs are factors in selecting and implementing cybersecurity recommendations.

Tags:

internet, online, password, safety, security, web

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Stephanie Carver

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Top 19 Worst Passwords