https://iaeme.com/Home/journal/IJCA 7 editor@iaeme.com International Journal of Computer Applications (IJCA) Volume 5, Issue 1, January-June 2024, pp. 7-16, Article ID: IJCA_05_01_002 Available online at https://iaeme.com/Home/issue/IJCA?Volume=5&Issue=1 Impact Factor (2024): 7.22 (Based on Google Scholar Citation) ISSN Online: 2341-7801, Journal ID: 5716-6932 © IAEME Publication AN EXAMINATION OF STUDENTS PASSWORD SECURITY: CASE STUDY OF NALUT UNIVERSITY STUDENTS - LIBYA Al -Jerbie Saida Issa, Jernaz Riad Suliman, Askar Ekram, Benhamed Doa, Kamis Zahra, OunAllah Salsabill Computer Department, Faculty of Education, Nalut University, Libya ABSTRACT University students comprise the largest segment of society utilizing modern technology, including computers and smartphones. To ensure the security and integrity of information, students must adhere to common protection methods for electronic authentication processes. This research aims to assess the awareness level of password policies among students at Nalut University. Quantitative method used for a questionnaire consisted of 539 students, with an average age ranging between 18 and 20 years, selected from a total of 2177 students. The questionnaire data were analyzed using the statistical analysis program SPSS, version 26. The study results revealed a low level of awareness among Nalut University students, with only 49.8% demonstrating awareness of password policies. Furthermore, a statistically significant relationship was found between gender and password policy among university students, with a p- value of 0.01. General Terms: Password Security Keywords: Password, Password Security, Security Risks, University Students Cite this Article: Al -Jerbie Saida Issa, Jernaz Riad Suliman, Askar Ekram, Benhamed Doa, Kamis Zahra, OunAllah Salsabill, An Examination of Students Password Security: Case Study of Nalut University Students - Libya, International Journal of Computer Applications (IJCA), 5(1), 2024, pp. 7–16. https://iaeme.com/Home/issue/IJCA?Volume=5&Issue=1 1. NTRODUCTION The global technological escalation and scientific dependence on digital technology in various scientific and entertainment fields have become defining features of the modern era. Developing countries are actively participating in this scientific and technological progress, particularly evident in the integration of computers and smartphones into learning, scientific research, and entertainment sectors. As developing nations strive to keep pace with development and modernity, institutions of higher education rely increasingly on technology.