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Today’s Objective: I will create a strong, private password.

What is a password? What do we use passwords for? Why do we need passwords? What would happen if someone found out your password?

Strong Passwords Tips Dos DO share your password only with your parents. DO change your password every 6 months DO create passwords with at least 8 characters. DO use combinations of letters, numbers, and symbols: H3llo2U99! Im%ossibl3

Strong Password Tips DON’Ts DON’T give your password to anyone else—not even your friends. DON’T use passwords that are easy for people you know to guess (your nickname or pet’s name). DON’T use any private information in your password.

Passwords should NOT have private information: First or last name Date of birth Mother’s maiden name Street address School name School address Credit card numbers Phone numbers Social security number

Strong or Weak Passwords? = a 6June2015! = 1 = i = s 3 = e Does the password:o = 0 Have 8 or more characters?( = c Use upper and lowercase letters?% = p Use numbers? Use symbols?

Smart Password? Sam lives in Raleigh, NC. He is 7 years old. His favorite team is the Duke Blue Devils. Sam’s password: sambluedevils7 With a partner, create a stronger password for Sam and write it on a Post-It note.