Cybersecurity · Beginner level

Beginner level · Module 4 of 5 · 11 guided hours

Safe Browsing and Data Privacy

Use the web, Wi-Fi and social media safely and control what personal information you share.

Learning objectives

  • Recognise safe and unsafe websites and downloads
  • Use public Wi-Fi safely
  • Manage privacy settings and personal information online

Topics

  • HTTPS and padlocks
  • fake websites
  • safe downloads
  • public Wi-Fi
  • social media privacy
  • personal data

Lessons

  1. Lesson 1 HTTPS, Fake Sites and Downloads

    Tell whether a website and its downloads can be trusted.

    HTTPSdomain nameslook-alike sitessafe downloads

  2. Lesson 2 Public Wi-Fi and Network Safety

    Stay safe on shared and public networks.

    open networksfake hotspotsmobile dataVPNs

  3. Lesson 3 Social Media and Personal Data Privacy

    Control who sees your information and think before you share.

    privacy settingsoversharingpersonal datadigital footprint

Practical activity

Review and adjust privacy settings on a social media account and a browser, and write safe-browsing rules for a small office.

Expected outcomes

  • Safer browsing habits
  • Reduced personal information exposure

Assessment

Privacy settings review and safe-browsing rules checked for accuracy and practicality.

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