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Digital Self-Defense - The Complete Cyber Security Course for Personal Users

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Coursera
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Paid Course
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English
Certificate

Certificate Available
Effort

9 weeks, 1 hour a week
Sessions

Self-Paced
Level

Beginner
Subtitles

English

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A smarter way to learn with interactive, real-time conversations that help you test your knowledge, challenge assumptions, and deepen your understanding as you progress through the course. Protecting your digital life has never been more important. This course equips you with practical cybersecurity skills to defend your online identity, devices, accounts, and personal information from modern cyber threats. You'll learn how attackers target everyday users, develop secure online habits, and confidently apply proven techniques to safeguard your digital presence. You'll begin by building a cybersecurity mindset before securing your online accounts with strong passwords, passkeys, password managers, and multi-factor authentication. Next, you'll protect your computers and mobile devices using built-in security features, anti-malware tools, backups, and secure system configurations across Windows, macOS, Android, and iOS. The course then explores secure internet browsing, VPNs, browser security, public Wi-Fi risks, home router protection, phishing prevention, email security, messaging apps, AI-powered scams, and social media privacy. Finally, you'll strengthen your mobile security while learning practical strategies to prevent identity theft, secure financial accounts, and establish simple monthly security routines that keep your digital life protected. This course is ideal for anyone who uses the internet, including students, professionals, remote workers, parents, and everyday technology users. No prior cybersecurity experience is required, making it perfect for beginners who want practical, real-world security skills while also serving as an excellent refresher for experienced users. By the end of the course, you will be able to secure your accounts and devices, recognize phishing and AI-driven scams, browse the internet safely, protect your identity and finances, strengthen your privacy across digital platforms, and confidently apply cybersecurity best practices in your everyday life.

Syllabus

Introduction
- In this module, we will introduce the foundations of personal cybersecurity, explain why digital safety is essential in today's connected world, explore how cybercriminals target everyday users, and help you develop a security-first mindset that prepares you to make safer online decisions throughout the course.
Securing Your Online Accounts
- In this module, we will explore the essential techniques for protecting your online accounts by creating strong credentials, using password managers, adopting passkeys, and enabling two-factor authentication to significantly strengthen your digital identity and reduce the risk of unauthorized access.
Protecting Your Devices
- In this module, we will cover the key security measures for protecting your devices, including anti-malware tools, operating system security features, and effective backup strategies, ensuring your data remains secure and recoverable against cyber threats and unexpected failures.
Internet & Browsing Security
- In this module, we will explore safe internet browsing practices by understanding secure connections, VPNs, browser security, online privacy, public Wi-Fi risks, cookies, social engineering threats, and home network protection, helping you browse the web with greater confidence and security.
Email & Communication Security
- In this module, we will learn how to secure your digital communications by recognizing phishing emails, implementing email security best practices, comparing secure messaging platforms, identifying AI-powered scams, and organizing your inbox to reduce potential security risks.
Social Media Security
- In this module, we will focus on protecting your social media presence by following ethical online practices, securing your accounts with recommended settings, and configuring reliable recovery options to safeguard your digital identity against unauthorized access.
Mobile Security
- In this module, we will explore the fundamentals of mobile security by managing app permissions, reviewing Android and iOS privacy settings, and learning how to identify legitimate applications, enabling you to keep your smartphones and tablets protected from common mobile threats.
Identity & Financial Protection
- In this module, we will examine practical strategies for protecting your identity and financial information by understanding identity theft, securing your payment cards with protective controls, and establishing simple monthly security habits to minimize the risk of fraud and financial loss.
Conclusion
- In this module, we will recap the key cybersecurity concepts covered throughout the course, reinforce the importance of maintaining strong digital security habits, and provide practical guidance to help you confidently protect your devices, accounts, identity, and online activities moving forward.