Staying Safe Online

A Beginner's Guide to Cybersecurity

What you'll learn

Learn how to identify and avoid phishing scams and other forms of online fraud.

Understand the risks of social engineering and how to protect yourself from these tactics.

Understand the potential dangers of sharing personal information online and the importance of maintaining privacy.

Learn how to create strong, secure passwords and how to manage them effectively.

Learn how to recognize and avoid online predators and how to report suspicious activity.

Understand the risks of sharing sensitive information online and how to protect against data breaches.

Learn how to use privacy settings on social media and other online platforms to control who has access to your information.

Learn how to stay safe while using online banking and shopping sites, and understand the importance of keeping your device free from malware.

Requirements

This is an introduction course. No prior knowledge is needed.

Description

Welcome to Staying Safe Online: A Beginner's Guide to Cybersecurity. This course was completely written and created using AI technologies, and will teach students about the different types of cyber threats and how to protect yourself from them.  This course will cover the basics of online security, including the different types of threats that exist, such as malware, phishing, and social engineering, and how to protect against them. Throughout the course, learners will gain a deeper understanding of the potential dangers of sharing personal information online and the importance of maintaining privacy. They will learn how to identify and avoid phishing scams and other forms of online fraud, and understand the risks of social engineering and how to protect themselves from these tactics. The course will also cover best practices for creating strong, secure passwords and managing them effectively. Learners will also learn how to recognize and avoid online predators and how to report suspicious activity. In addition the course will also cover the risks of sharing sensitive information online and how to protect against data breaches. The course will cover the use of privacy settings on social media and other online platforms to control who has access to your information. Finally, the course will cover how to stay safe while using online banking and shopping sites. The course will be delivered in an interactive format, including videos, quizzes, and hands-on exercises, to ensure that the material is engaging and easy to understand.

Overview

Section 1: Course Introduction

Lecture 1 Course Introduction Video

Section 2: Introduction to Cybersecurity

Lecture 2 Introduction to Cybersecurity Video

Lecture 3 Activity 1: Investigating Data Breaches with "Have I Been Pwned"

Lecture 4 Resource Guide: Security Websites

Lecture 5 Spam Calls

Section 3: Protecting Your Personal Information

Lecture 6 Protecting Your Personal Information Video

Lecture 7 Activity 2: Password Strength

Lecture 8 Resource Guide: Cyber Schemes

Section 4: Staying Safe on Social Media

Lecture 9 Staying Safe on Social Media Video

Lecture 10 Activity: Staying Safe on Social Media I

Lecture 11 Staying Safe On Social Media II

Lecture 12 Staying Safe While Shopping Online

Lecture 13 Resource Guide: Social Media Privacy Settings

Section 5: Protecting Your Financial Information

Lecture 14 Protecting Your Financial Information Video

Lecture 15 Resource Guide: Hacked

Section 6: Recap

Lecture 16 Review Video

Lecture 17 Resource Guide: Cybersecurity Associations, Centers & Organizations

Lecture 18 Resource Guide: News, Blogs, and Podcasts

Lecture 19 Thanks for your support

This online security course is intended for individuals of all ages and backgrounds who want to learn how to protect themselves and their personal information while using the internet. The course is designed to be accessible to learners with varying levels of technical knowledge, and no prior experience in online security is required. The course is suitable for anyone who uses the internet for personal or professional purposes, such as browsing, social media, online banking, or e-commerce. This course is intended to be a resource for anyone who wants to stay safe while navigating the digital world and want to learn best practices for maintaining online security.