Online Threats • Privacy • Device Security • Digital Wellbeing
Build safer digital habits and protect what matters most online.
Digital Safety and Security Awareness is a beginner-friendly course that helps learners recognize online threats, protect their data and devices, strengthen privacy habits, and develop a healthier relationship with digital technology.
Course Overview
Learn the essentials of digital safety and security
This course gives learners the knowledge and practical habits needed to protect their digital presence in everyday online interactions. It combines accessible explanations, interactive activities and real-world problem-solving scenarios to make online safety easier to understand and apply.
It is especially useful for students and general learners who want stronger security, privacy and digital-wellbeing skills without needing previous technical experience.
Who This Course Is For
Designed for high school, secondary and general audience learners
A strong fit for learners of different ages and educational backgrounds who want to protect personal information, recognize digital threats and build safer online habits for school, work and daily life.
Recognize online threats
Identify and respond to common digital security threats such as phishing, malware and deceptive online behavior before they cause harm.
Protect devices and privacy
Practice safer device habits such as running full computer scans, changing a PIN code in Windows, updating router firmware and improving privacy settings and routines.
Improve digital wellbeing
Explore how technology affects mental and physical health, and learn how to create healthier, more balanced digital habits for daily life.
What You Will Learn
- Recognize and describe common digital security threats and their characteristics.
- Implement best practices for protecting personal devices and digital content.
- Analyze and improve privacy and security practices.
- Practice strategies for safer browsing, sharing and account protection.
- Explore deepfakes, myths about the Dark Web and safeguards for young users online.
- Reduce digital footprints and make more responsible privacy decisions.
- Understand how digital technology can affect mental and physical wellbeing.
- Develop healthier routines for safer and more balanced digital living.
Why This Course Matters
Modern digital life needs practical security awareness
Everyday digital activity now includes messaging, browsing, online learning, cloud storage, connected devices and AI-generated content. That makes it more important than ever to know how threats work, how privacy can be weakened, and how to protect both data and wellbeing.
4-Module Curriculum
A clear path from threat awareness to healthier digital habits
The course is structured into four modules that progressively cover digital threats, device protection, privacy practices and the impact of technology on health and wellbeing.
There Are Bad Actors – Keep An Eye Out!
Explore digital security threats and learn how to recognize, respond to and mitigate them effectively.
Focus: phishing, malware, threat characteristics, impact analysis and mitigation strategies.Protect What Is Important To You
Learn security best practices to protect devices and digital content more effectively.
Focus: device security, content protection, safer configurations and evaluating security measures.Always Verify Before You Share
Strengthen privacy habits, reduce digital footprints and make better decisions about online sharing.
Focus: privacy best practices, personal data protection, online risks and environmental impact.It Can Impact Your Mental Health and Physical Health As Well
Identify the health risks of extended digital technology use and build more balanced habits.
Focus: physical and mental wellbeing, overuse effects and healthier digital-life planning.Requirements
Easy to access and easy to start
- No formal prerequisites.
- Basic reading and comprehension skills are helpful.
- Basic internet usage skills are recommended.
- Any device with internet access can be used.
- Physical equipment is not required.
Recognition and Progression
Part of a broader digital literacy pathway
This course is part of the Digital Literacy Learning Collection and aligns with the OpenEDG Digital Literacy pathway. Learners can finish the course, pass the final exam and earn a digital badge.
- Course delivery: self-paced and instructor-led.
- Recognition: digital badge.
- ASC alignment: recommended.
- Instructor training: optional.
- Recommended next course: Introduction to Cybersecurity.
FAQ
Common questions about the course
Do I need previous cybersecurity knowledge?
No. This is a beginner-friendly course with no formal prerequisites.
How long does the course take?
The estimated time to completion is 6 hours, with flexible pacing.
What practical topics are included?
The course covers phishing, malware, privacy best practices, safer device habits, deepfakes, digital footprints and healthier digital routines.
What do learners receive after completion?
Learners complete a final exam and can earn a digital badge.
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