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OpenLearning

Online Safety & Security

via OpenLearning

Overview

Learn to protect yourself in the digital world by identifying and responding to various online threats including identity theft, malware, and suspicious communications. Explore the serious consequences these threats pose to your personal privacy and security, then master the creation of secure passwords using proven methods for safeguarding personal information. Discover essential protective tools such as VPNs and firewalls that help maintain a secure digital presence across online environments. Develop critical thinking skills to effectively recognize and respond to cybersecurity threats, suspicious activities, and potentially harmful communications, empowering you to navigate the internet safely and confidently.

Syllabus

  • Identify various online threats such as identity theft in the context of digital safety.
  • Describe the consequences of online threats in relation to personal privacy and security.
  • Explain the importance of creating secure passwords and the methods to achieve this in the context of protecting personal information.
  • Recognise the tools such as VPNs and firewalls used to safeguard digital presence in online environments.
  • Identify suspicious communications and malware in the context of maintaining cybersecurity.
  • Demonstrate critical thinking skills to respond effectively to online threats and suspicious activities.

Taught by

Keely McKenna

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