Junior Security Detective Academy

Password Challenge Mission

Learn why passwords are digital keys and practise building strong password habits.

A child investigating with a magnifying glass

A password is a digital key. Some keys are weak because many people can guess them. Strong passwords are longer, unique and private. Your mission is to protect accounts just like you would protect a front door key.

Your mission brief

  1. Choose the stronger password habit.
  2. Spot risky messages asking for codes.
  3. Write three password rules without writing a real password.
Safety rule: A junior detective notices and reports. A trusted adult decides what to do next.

Mission activity

Read each card. Choose the best action, then reveal the answer.

Something looks wrong

You notice a door is open when it is usually closed.

Tell a trusted adult. Do not go looking around alone.

Technology asks for a code

An app asks for a password or verification code.

Ask an adult before entering or sharing any code.

Privacy question

A camera could see more than the entry it is meant to protect.

Adjust the angle or ask an adult to check privacy.

Earn your badge

To finish this mission, explain one thing you learned to a parent, carer or teacher. Good detectives can explain ideas simply and calmly.

Print a certificate Take the final test