Cisco Networking Academy: Digital Safety and Security Awareness OnlineNew
Gain essential skills to protect your personal data, navigate online threats, and ensure your digital well-being with confidence.
Are you ready to take control of your online safety? As the digital world evolves, it offers incredible opportunities but also presents unique challenges.
Building on the foundational knowledge from the Digital Awareness course, this beginner-friendly Digital Safety and Security Awareness course equips you with practical skills to navigate online confidently and securely. Just as learning to drive teaches the rules of the road, this course empowers you with skills akin to defensive driving to anticipate, recognize, and protect against online threats.
You'll begin by learning essential security measures to protect your devices and data, including running full computer scans, changing PIN codes in Windows, and updating router firmare. Progress to understanding the dark web, while focusing on safe online practices, such as verifying information and managing privacy settings. Finally, explore eco-influence and the impact of technology on health and well-being, including deep fakes, fake news and misinformation.
You'll get lots of engaging video, problem-solving tips, plus interactive "Try Me, Show Me" exercises that allow you to first attempt tasks independently then receive guidance or demonstrations as needed.
By completing all four courses in the Digital Literacy Learning collection, you'll be prepared for the OpenEDG Digital Literacy Certification, validating your skills and readiness to thrive in the digital economy.
Ready to strengthen your digital defenses? Equip yourself with skills that keep you safe online. Start your journey today!
Developed in collaboration with OpenEDG. .
- All current Cambridge University members (departments and colleges)
- Further details regarding eligibility criteria are available
No prior knowledge of programming is required.
- Module 1: There Are Bad Actors - Keep An Eye Out!
- Module 2: Protect What Is Important To You
- Module 3: Always Verify Before You Share
- Module 4: It Can Impact Your Mental Health and Physical Health As Well
- Online self-taught
To book on this course select the blue Book a place (provisional) button. Once the request has been received, an 'invite link' will be sent to you. Click on the link to access the course. If you already have an account created in Cisco Netacad or the Cisco Skills for All Networking Academy websites then simply login to access the course. Otherwise you will be prompted to create an account during which you should use your @cam email address.
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