E-learning Course
Password Security
30 min • Editable • 3D animated
In this web-based training, your employees get to know all the essentials regarding password protection. It will help you both protect your systems and data from unauthorized access and keep your company from harm. This course teaches your staff not only how to create a secure password but also shows how to keep it safe. In a number of interactive exercises, your employees will get to know the most common forms of attacks – such as Phishing, Shoulder Surfing or Social Engineering – and will also receive useful tips for protecting mobile devices (mobile phones or tablet computers). This course is suitable for trainings in conformity with the European Union’s new NIS Directive (2016/1148).
v2.4 (Jun 03, 2026)
- Languages:
- Czech, German, English, French, Romanian, Chinese (simplified)
- Audio:
- None
- Formats:
- Online training or SCORM 1.2 download
- Pricing:
- 1 EUR /user /month (Pricing details)
- Categories:
- Cyber Security
- Info:
- Other languages on request.
Editable with our authoring software.
Compatible with all common learning management systems (LMS).
Online learning platform included! - Target group:
- Employees of companies or organizations.
- Regions:
- INTERNATIONAL
- Didactics:
- Story + Quiz
- Keywords:
- Password security, password protection, phishing, shoulder surfing, social engineering, mobile devices, cell phone, tablet, advanced training, information security, password, passwords, keyloggers, vishing, keyloggers, brute force attack, 2-factor authentication, access protection, password theft
- Contents:
- Definition and Basics
- Insecure Passwords
- How Do Attackers Gain Access to Your System?
- Brute Force Attack
- Taking Advantage of Their Victims’ Carelessness
- Shoulder Surfing
- Intercepting Unencrypted Data
- Keyloggers
- Dictionary Attack
- Phishing
- Vishing
- Dangers and Risks
- Risks Concerning Attacks in Your Work Environment
- Risks Concerning Attacks in Your Personal Environment
- Blackmail with Passwords from Old Data Breaches
- Choosing the Right Password
- Changing Your Password
- Storing Your Password
- Disclosing Your Password
- 2-Factor Authentication
- Access Security for IT Devices
- Unlock Patterns
- Fingerprint
- Facial Recognition
- Password
- What to Do When Your Password Is Stolen
- Summary: Password Rules
- Quiz
- Version history:
- v2.3, May 06, 2024
Engine update and performance improvements.
v2.2, Mar 06, 2024SCORM 2004 support added
v2.1, Feb 06, 2024- Bug fix: in the first brute force exercise a wrong answer was marked as correct.
- Small text correction on the quiz start page (Czech and Chinese).
v2.0, Jan 29, 2024- Recommended minimum password length raised from 8 to 12 characters (course content and quiz).
- Czech, Romanian and Chinese (simplified) added.
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