Cybersecurity Awareness: Password Security and Authentication

Passwords and authentication remain one of the most common ways attackers gain access to accounts, systems, and data. In this course, cybersecurity expert Caroline Wong covers why weak passwords and poor credential habits continue to drive security incidents, even in organizations that have strong technical controls. Discover practical guidance on password best practices, password managers, multifactor authentication, passkeys, and more. Along the way, Caroline focuses on real-world behavior, not technical theory, so you can apply what you learn immediately at work and at home. By the end of this course, you’ll be equipped with the skills you need to protect your accounts and reduce everyday authentication risk.

Learning objectives
Explain why passwords and authentication are a primary target in modern cyber attacks.
Identify common password and credential behaviors that increase security risk.
Apply modern password best practices, including the safe use of password managers.
Describe how multifactor authentication and passkeys protect accounts and reduce phishing risk.
Practice basic credential hygiene and know what actions to take if an account may be compromised.