Cybersecurity Tips for Students – Protect your Passwords

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Time Required
25 minutes
Recommended Learning
No
Confidence Level
Beginner

Improve your password habits to keep your accounts secure. We discuss how to create strong, memorable passwords and explore tools like password managers. Learn about multi-factor authentication and why it's important for protecting your university accounts, personal information, and online presence.

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