Digital and Cyber Security Awareness (Free Online Course With Certificate)
Alison Free Online Learning
Key Information
Campus location
Online
Languages
English
Study format
Distance Learning
Duration
4 - 5 hours
Pace
Full time, Part time
Tuition fees
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* free online course
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Introduction
This free online course teaches students about digital citizenship and cyber security awareness. The course will go over best practices for sharing online, as well as proper digital etiquette. Students will also learn about networking and personal branding. The course will also teach students about cyber security and protection from cyber-attacks. "So, why wait? Start this course today and learn about digital citizenship and cyber security.
This is a free online course with a certificate. Interested? Simply click the button and start today.
This Free Online Course Includes:
- 4-5 Hours of Learning
- CPD Accreditation
- Final Assessment
Alison Certificates
All Alison courses are free to enrol, study and complete. To successfully complete this Certificate course and become an Alison Graduate, you need to achieve 80% or higher in each course assessment. Once you have completed this Certificate course, you have the option to acquire an official Diploma, which is a great way to share your achievement with the world.
Your Alison Certificate is:
- Ideal for sharing with potential employers
- Include it in your CV, professional social media profiles, and job applications.
- An indication of your commitment to continuously learn, upskill & achieve high results.
- An incentive for you to continue empowering yourself through lifelong learning.
Alison offers 3 types of Diplomas for completed Diploma courses:
- Digital Certificate: a downloadable Certificate in PDF format immediately available to you when you complete your purchase.
- Certificate: a physical version of your officially branded and security-marked Certificate, posted to you with free shipping.
- Framed Certificate: a physical version of your officially branded and security-marked Certificate in a stylish frame, posted to you with free shipping.
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Curriculum
This course, Digital and Cyber Security Awareness, will provide you with an understanding of Digital Citizenship as well as Cyber Security Awareness. You will learn What digital citizenship is and how it affects you online. You will be able to explain being a good citizen and best practices for sharing. You will also learn about networking and personal branding and how to use them for proper self-promotion.
This course then explains digital security and safety as well as digital etiquette. You will learn about cyber security fundamentals to properly protect your files and personal information. You will also learn about the different types of cybersecurity breaches. These include types of malware as well as types of cyber attacks.
This course then wraps up Prevention Tips to help prevent various cyber attacks on both desktop and mobile. You will learn prevention software that you can use to protect your devices and how to protect social media. By taking this course you will learn how to properly display yourself and keep yourself secure online. So why wait? Start learning today.
Module 1
Digital Citizenship
In this module, Digital Citizenship students will learn about digital citizenship online. Students will learn about being a good citizen online, and best practices for sharing. The module will cover networking and personal branding on the internet to help build your brand. Students will also learn about digital security and safety, along with digital etiquette.
Module 2
Cyber Security Awareness
In this module, Cyber Security Awareness, students will learn about Cyber Security Awareness fundamentals. The module will cover types of malware, cyber-attacks, and other cyber security breaches. Students will learn prevention tips and prevention software for both desktop and mobile devices. It will also cover social network security.
Module 3
Course assessment
Program Outcome
What You Will Learn In This Free Course
- Identify cyber security risks
- Describe proper promotional techniques
- Explain how to prevent cyber attacks
- Evaluate proper digital etiquette
Complete This CPD Accredited Course & Get Your Certificate!
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Career Opportunities
Careers related to this course:
- Network Security Engineer
- Computer Security Specialist