Digital Safety and Security

Description

Digital Safety and Security is a beginner-friendly course designed to help learners develop essential skills to stay safe, secure, and confident in online environments.

This course builds practical understanding of how to identify and prevent online threats such as phishing scams, fraudulent emails, cyberbullying, and unsafe digital behaviour. Learners will explore how to protect personal data, strengthen privacy settings, and use tools such as strong passwords, multi-factor authentication, antivirus software, and secure browsing techniques.

The course also covers ethical online behaviour, legal responsibilities, and organisational guidelines for safe digital practice. Learners will gain confidence in managing digital risks, maintaining system performance, and performing secure data backups.

By the end of the course, learners will be able to navigate online environments safely, make informed decisions about digital activity, and apply best practice cybersecurity habits in everyday life, education, and work.