What your child will learn
Upgrade 5 weak passwords to passphrases that resist dictionary attacks and would take centuries to crack
Set up and use a password manager with a master passphrase
Audit saved passwords for reuse and run a breach check to find exposed credentials
How this mission works
An interactive lab on modern password security for ages 8–14. Scene 1: Rank 8 passwords by crack time — from "123456" to a 4-word passphrase — and see how long each actually lasts. Scene 2: Build a 4-word passphrase that beats a supercomputer. Scene 3: Set up a password manager vault with a master passphrase. Scene 4: Audit your saved passwords — how many sites share the same credential? Scene 5: Run a breach check and respond correctly to exposed credentials.
What students actually encounter
Rank these by crack time: "cat", "123456", "Summer2024!", "banana7rocket", "correct-horse-battery-staple"
A password manager asks for a master passphrase. What makes a good one — and a bad one?
Your favorite site just had a data breach. You used the same password everywhere. What do you do?
Cipher is with them the whole way
When a student gets stuck on Password Power-Up, Cipher appears with a mission-specific nudge — no spoilers, just a hint toward the right thinking. Make a wrong choice, and Cipher explains the real-world consequence. Finish the mission, and Cipher generates a personalized performance debrief based on exactly how the student played it.
ISTE alignment
Students cultivate a positive digital identity and practice safe, legal, and ethical behaviors when managing account credentials.