Digital Security & Safety

About Course

The module will address the precautions that all technology users must take to guarantee their personal safety and the security of their network while also protecting others.

Understand how to create strong passwords and 2-factor authentication.
Understand what a firewall is: how to activate it, block/ unblock.
Understand the risks of using public computers/networks.
Understand the different types of Malware.
Understand how to install and use Antimalware software.
Understand how to act and respond to Phishing.
Identify security issues related to mobile phones, including personal information compromised if a phone is lost or stolen.
Safe online behaviour.
Protection of personal information online.

Course Content

Introduction to the Module

Module 8: Overview
Module 8: Pre-assessment quiz

About Course

What Will You Learn?

Course Content

Introduction to the Module

Module 8: Overview

Module 8: Pre-assessment quiz

Learning Outcomes

Module 8: What you will learn

Module 8: Resources

Topic 1: Technology protection and measures

Introduction to Technology protection and measures

Assignment 1: Secure Password Creation

Assignment 2: What is CAPTCHA?

Assignment 3: Phishing Email Creation

Topic 2: Risks of malware, spyware and adware

Introduction to Risks of malware, spyware and adware

Assignment 1: What is Malware?

Assignment 2: What is Adware?

Topic 3: Social Media Security

Introduction to Social Media Security

Assignment 1: Social Media

Test your knowledge!

Module 8: Post-assessment Quiz

Become a Digital Citizenship Ambassador!