Being Savvy Online

The internet connects us to many amazing things, but it also leaves us open to vulnerabilities. This course helps you identify potential dangers and develop practices to increase online security. You'll learn how to detect dangerous websites and how to protect your computer from malicious spyware and malware. You'll discover how to create strong passwords, and how to recognize hoaxes and scams. The course offers tips on how to share information, photos, and videos online. It also provides advice on how to increase safety on your mobile device, how to protect your online reputation, and how to keep safe from identity theft. Finally, the course demonstrate some pitfalls of shopping online and how to safely conduct online banking. This course takes 1 hour and 13 minutes to complete. It utilizes video tutorials and audio narration to help you analyze your online footprint and examine where you can make improvements to protect your information.

Learning objectives:

• Identify websites and online situations that pose a risk to your personal security
• Adapt practices to protect your information while banking and shopping online
• Utilize software including malware and spyware to protect yourself from theft
• Create a positive online reputation to minimize risk of virtual theft of information
• Follow safe online practices with your computers, tablets, and mobile devices