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Module 2: Protecting Your Accounts from Compromise

Introduction

Take a minute to think of all the digital accounts that you own. You likely have a user account on your computer, multiple email and social media accounts, and dozens of accounts for streaming services, finances, insurance, and more.

When you’re in a hurry, it’s easy to fall back on a password you use frequently or to create one that you’re likely to remember―perhaps your birthday or a combination of your children’s names. Due to these common behaviors, it’s exceedingly easy for cyber threat actors to guess your credentials and compromise multiple accounts.

Topics in Module 2 discuss how malicious actors may attempt to compromise your accounts and offer simple steps to minimize their success. Steps include how to formulate a strong password, use a password manager to help you remember passwords, and implement multifactor authentication as a safeguard against potential threats even if your password is compromised.

Topics

Module 2 covers the following topics:

  • Topic 2.0 – Formulate strong passwords and PIN codes
  • Topic 2.1 – CYb3R_Sm@rT!: Use a password manager to create and “remember” strong passwords
  • Topic 2.2 – Why a strong password Isn’t enough: Your guide to multifactor authentication

Topic 2.0 Formulate Strong Passwords and PIN Codes

Use a strong password to help keep threat actors from stealing your information.

Topic 2.1 Cyb3R_Sm@rT!: Use a Password Manager to Create and “Remember” Strong Passwords

Use a password manager to create and manage strong passwords.

Topic 2.2 Why a Strong Password isn’t Enough: Your Guide to Multifactor Authentication

Implement MFA to make it harder for a threat actor to access your account.

Project Upskill Glossary

Learn more about the terms and concepts referenced in Project Upskill to help users improve their defense against common cybersecurity threats.

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