Protect your home and personal information by joining our Cybersecurity at Home course, designed to give you the knowledge and tools to stay safe online. This informative and practical course is perfect for individuals who want to enhance their digital security awareness and implement effective measures to defend against cyber threats. You’ll learn about common online risks, secure browsing habits, and ways to safeguard your devices and personal data.
At the end of this course, participants will:
- Understand the basic principles of cybersecurity and its significance in protecting personal information.
- Identify common online risks such as phishing, identity theft, malware, and social engineering.
- Recognize the warning signs of cyber threats and how to respond effectively.
- Develop secure browsing habits to enhance online safety.
- Learn effective techniques for creating and managing strong, unique passwords.
- Understand the importance of securing home networks, including Wi-Fi security practices.
- Gain knowledge on how to protect personal devices, such as smartphones, tablets, and computers, from cyber threats.
- Implement strategies for safeguarding personal data, including encryption and secure data storage.
- Learn the best practices for safe use of email, social media, and other online communication platforms.
- Understand the importance of regular software updates and maintaining up-to-date antivirus software.
- Develop skills to identify and avoid online scams and fraudulent activities.
- Foster a proactive approach to cybersecurity, encouraging ongoing learning and vigilance to stay protected against evolving threats.
Live online courses will be held over zoom. Participants will receive the zoom link three days before the class.
Please do not share this link with anyone, only participants who register will be allowed in the course. Please be sure to use the same email address when you log into Zoom as you registered with.
