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Password Mgmt & OpSec

Secure your digital life. Learn to use password managers, enable 2FA, and recognize phishing scams to protect your privacy.

In an age of data breaches, personal security is non-negotiable. This course teaches the fundamentals of Operational Security (OpSec) for individuals. You will migrate from memorizing passwords to using an encrypted Password Manager. We cover the importance of Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) and why SMS 2FA is insecure compared to authenticator apps or hardware keys. Learn to spot sophisticated phishing attempts, secure your social media accounts, and understand data privacy settings to minimize your digital footprint.

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⏱️ 5-Minute Lessons (Bite-sized learning)
🚀 21-Lesson Path (Independent modules)
📱 Mobile Friendly (Learn anywhere)
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Complete Course Syllabus

  • 1
    Password Managers
    Setup, migration, and generating secure keys.
  • 2
    Two-Factor Auth
    TOTP apps vs SMS vs Hardware keys.
  • 3
    Phishing Detection
    Spotting fake emails, links, and scams.
  • 4
    Social Engineering
    How hackers manipulate people, not just code.
  • 5
    Data Privacy
    Auditing permissions and minimizing footprint.

Estimated completion time: 21 lessons • Self-paced learning • Lifetime access

Career Outlook

Estimated Salary
N/A

Career Paths

Security Awareness Trainer $70k-$100k
IT Support $50k-$70k
Cyber Security Analyst $90k-$130k

What You Will Learn

Implement and manage a secure Password Manager for all accounts
Enable robust Multi-Factor Authentication using apps or hardware keys
Identify and avoid sophisticated phishing emails and social engineering
Audit privacy settings on social media and mobile devices
Create secure, unique passwords that cannot be easily cracked

Skills You Will Gain

Password Hygiene Phishing Detection 2FA/MFA Privacy auditing Social Engineering

Who Is This For

Everyone
Privacy conscious
Seniors

Prerequisites

None
Mobile device

Password Mgmt & OpSec FAQs

Enterprise?

Focus is personal, but applies to work.

Safe to store?

Yes, encrypted vaults are safer than memory.

Free tools?

Yes, we use free tiers of top tools.

Hardware keys?

We explain them, but they aren't required.

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