Step 1: Mastering the Safe Routine
(Pause → Verify → Act)
This lesson helps you build a simple habit to stay safe online: Pause → Verify → Act.
It takes about 5 to 8 minutes. You can do it on a phone, tablet, or computer.
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Just like your home, your digital life needs a strong front door. In this short video, you will learn two simple ways to protect your accounts without having to memorize confusing passwords:
Passphrases: Why four random words are your best defense.
Two-Factor Authentication (2FA): How to add a simple "second lock" using your phone.
Click the red play button below to start watching!
Now it is time to practice what you just learned in a completely safe, zero-risk environment! In this interactive exercise, you will investigate three common digital scenarios to see if you can spot the clues.
How to play:
First, answer the quick question in the box below and click Submit.
Then, click the Start Practice ➔ button to begin your first case.
Take your time, there is no rush!
Step 4: Take It With You
In case you missed it at the top of the page, don't forget to download your free 1-Page Summary Guide before you go! Keep it right next to your computer so you always know how to Pause, Verify, and Act.