Many functions of the information society, such as e-banking, e-government, and e-learning, are based on the idea of password-based protection of privacy, security, and electronic identity. In order to succeed, esecurity requires technical, organizational, and institutional support, as well as user awareness. In this pilot study, we used thematic interviews and closed-ended questionnaires to examine students’ attitudes towards issues of information security in a middle-sized Tanzanian university. The results suggest lax attitudes towards security issues, and give impetus to actions and further research on the topic.