Social Media Security Courses and Certifications

IIT Delhi;  IIIT-Delhi;  NPTEL

Privacy and Security in Online Social Media

Explore privacy and security risks in online social networks, from data collection and trust to phishing and fraudulent entities.

• Swayam
• 12 weeks
• Available until Oct 9, 2026
• Free Online Course

BSidesLV

Breaking the Guest List - Hacking Invitation Systems for Fun and Profit

Uncover vulnerabilities in social media invitation systems through real exploits in Facebook and Snapchat, revealing privacy breach risks and persistent access issues.

• YouTube
• 38 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

DEFCONConference

Death by 1000 Likes - Social Media Security Analysis at DEF CON

Explore how security researchers scraped r/defcon subreddit data to create an online version of the Wall of Sheep, revealing insights about information leakage in the security community.

• YouTube
• 46 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Social Media in the Workplace

Gain knowledge and skills to use social media effectively and securely.

• OpenLearning
• 10 hours
• Self-Paced
• Paid Course

Cybersecurity: What to Do When You Are a Victim

13 ratings at Coursera

Learn what to do after a cyberattack: recognize social media security risks, respond when you think you have been hacked, and recover from identity theft.

• Coursera
• 5 weeks, 1 hour a week
• Self-Paced
• Paid Course

Teaching Social Media Safety & Digital Citizenship

Teacher-focused lessons and strategies for helping students communicate safely online and practice responsible digital citizenship.

• Study.com
• 5 hours 12 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Paid Course

Getting Started with Facebook

Set up a Facebook profile, find friends, navigate the News Feed, post updates and life events, and control audience visibility, blocking, and privacy settings.

• Coursera
• 6 weeks, 1 hour a week
• Self-Paced
• Paid Course

Forensic 365

Privacy and Security Issues on Social Media

Explore privacy and security challenges in social media, focusing on user threats and awareness in the digital era. Learn about evolving risks and protective measures.

• YouTube
• 20 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

RSA Conference

National Security 2030 - Social Media and Emerging Cyberthreats

Explore the impact of social media and emerging technologies on national security, examining how AI, AR/VR, and biometrics will shape our digital future and cybersecurity landscape.

• YouTube
• 49 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Earn the Get Started on Twitter Badge by scoring 80% or higher on the Get Started on Twitter assessment. Check out the full catalog of Get Started on Twitter courses and then test your knowledge to earn your badge!

• Independent
• 1-2 hours
• Self-Paced
• Free Certificate

Learn to protect your computer, data, and mobile and smart devices from cyber attacks, and stay safer online and on social media.

• TEEX
• Self-Paced
• Free Certificate

NahamSec

Live Recon on Snapchat - Demonstration of Amass, FFUF, and SecurityTrails

Explore live reconnaissance techniques on Snapchat using tools like amass, FFUF, and SecurityTrails in this hands-on demonstration with @ITSecurityGuard.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 42 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

John Hammond

Account Takeover and Session Hijacking - A Reddit Security Case Study

Discover how account takeover and session hijacking attacks work through a practical demonstration of compromising a Reddit account using cookie theft and exploitation techniques.

• YouTube
• 23 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Black Hat

Behind the Scenes - The Industry of Social Media Manipulation Driven by Malware

An investigation into the malware, proxy services, reseller panels, and buyers behind the industrialized sale of fake social media engagement.

• YouTube
• 48 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Conference Talk

Forensic 365

The Key Role of Citizen Awareness in Ensuring Cyber Security

Explore the critical role of citizen awareness in cybersecurity, understanding evolving threats and practicing safe online behavior in our increasingly connected society.

• YouTube
• 25 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video