Do you struggle to remember your passwords? Or maybe you re-use the same one over and over, even though you know you shouldn't? This hands-on, 3-session workshop will walk you through creating a password plan that works for you and then implementing it to improve your security. Classes will be from 3:00-4:00 PM on Saturdays October 18, November 1, and November 15. Attendees should plan to join all three sessions.

Passwords are the lock on the door that keeps others out of your accounts - a vital security measure to avoid fraud and scams, and keep your personal information private. But using good "password hygiene" is hard when there are so many to remember! In this series of three sessions, you'll learn about your options for responsibly managing your passwords in a way that doesn't drive you crazy, and get support in putting your password plan into practice.

Session 1 (Saturday, October 18, 3-4 PM): A presentation on why passwords are important for security, and how to construct a good strong password, followed by exercises to see if you have accounts that have been compromised in a data breach and how good the passwords you've been using really are. By the end of this session, participants will have developed a "Password Plan" - whether that is using a secure digital password manager, or keeping a paper list of passwords.

Session 2 (Saturday, November 1, 3-4 PM): Participants will work to build out the infrastructure to implement their password plan. This might include installing a password manager onto their devices, or making a list of accounts with passwords to update and write down. By the end of this session, the pieces will be in place to start using better passwords going forward.

Session 3 (Saturday, November 15, 3-4 PM): A working session where attendees will go through and update passwords for different accounts to more secure, unique passwords, recording the new passwords in either their password manager or notebook. By the end of this session, participants should have practiced updating and saving passwords enough to continue the process on their own for any remaining accounts.

This workshop series is free of charge, but space is limited, so registration is required to attend. To be successful in this class, participants must bring their own devices that they use to access accounts requiring passwords.

Register using the form below. For more information or to get help registering, contact Hannah at 922-6055 or hannah.cyrus@bangorpubliclibrary.org.