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First Thursday in May • Security

World Password Day

Launched by Intel in 2013, World Password Day aims to promote better password habits and strengthen our digital front door. In a world of hackers and data leaks, your password is the only thing protecting your identity. Today we're debating privacy vs. convenience—is 123456 really that bad, or are we becoming too paranoid about our data? We explore the end of the password and the rise of biometrics.

World Password Day Lesson Visual

Speaking Discussion

  • Do you use the same password for everything, or are you a security expert?
  • Is biometric security (fingerprints/face ID) safer than a written password?
  • Why is identity theft the fastest-growing crime in the world today?
  • If a hacker stole your digital life tomorrow, what would be the biggest loss?
  • Will we still have passwords in 50 years, or will technology recognise us automatically?

Activity 1: The Security Pitch

You are a "Cyber-Security Consultant". You have to convince a grandmother to use a complicated password manager.

Activity 2: Rapid Fire Debate

Justify your answer in 30 seconds:

  • "Privacy is dead; we should just accept that our data is public."
  • "Passwords are too complicated for most people to remember."
  • "I would rather have convenience than perfect security."