Passwords & Authentication
This tool helps you store all your unique passwords safely.
What is a password manager?
This is the term for manipulating people into revealing confidential information.
What is social engineering?
This secure protocol, starting with "https://", encrypts data between your browser and a website.
What is HTTPS? Or What is HyperText Transfer Protocol Secure?
This is the security feature on smartphones that uses your fingerprint or face to unlock.
What is “biometric authentication”?
This is the best kind of second step to use after your password.
What is Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA)?
A social engineer might leave this infected device in a parking lot, hoping someone plugs it into their computer.
What is a USB drive?
You should never click on links in these suspicious emails pretending to be from trusted companies.
What is a phishing email?
This is the best way to prevent someone from shoulder surfing your laptop screen in public.
What is a privacy screen filter?
"123456" and "password" fall into this risky password category.
What are common or weak passwords?
This is the number one thing you should do when unsure if someone requesting information is legitimate.
What is verify their identity?
This type of software helps block unwanted ads, trackers, and some malicious scripts.
What is an ad blocker?
This is the reason you should enable “Find My Device” or similar tracking features.
What is “locating or remotely wiping a lost or stolen device”?
This type of login system lets you sign into multiple systems with one set of credentials.
What is Single Sign-On (SSO)?
Social engineering involves tricking people instead of hacking this.
What is a computer/device/server?
This kind of network lets you browse anonymously by hiding your IP address.
What is a VPN? / virtual private network
This is the action you should take before plugging in an unknown USB drive.
What is “don’t plug it in and report it to Security”?
The best passwords contain a mix of letters, numbers, and these characters.
What are symbols or special characters?
A fake login page tricks you into entering your username, password, and this second factor.
What is your MFA code?
You should avoid entering personal information when using this type of public internet connection without extra protection.
What is public Wi-Fi?
This type of lock can be used to physically secure a laptop to a desk.
What is a “Kensington lock", "cable lock" or "laptop lock?"