Keep It Simple Series: A Digital Threat Awareness Course

An Introduction to Personal Digital Security

What you'll learn

Understand what digital security is and how digital threats affect daily life.

Recognize common online threats.

Apply simple, effective strategies to protect personal devices and accounts.

Respond effectively to digital incidents, such as online fraud and scams.

Stay informed about evolving digital threat, useful tools, and best practices.

Requirements

Whether you’re new to technology or use it daily, this course offers practical, non-technical strategies to help you navigate online risks safely. No prior cybersecurity knowledge is required.

Description

We live in a hyperconnected world where our personal lives, finances, and sensitive information are increasingly exposed to digital risks. Whether you’re browsing the web, shopping online, using social media, or just checking your email, you’re a potential target for scams, identity theft, and privacy violations.The Keep It Simple Series: A Digital Threat Awareness Course is a practical, easy-to-follow course designed for everyday individuals who want to understand how to protect themselves in the digital age. You don’t need a technical background to benefit from this course - just a desire to learn how to stay safe online.Through engaging lessons and real-world examples, you’ll learn how to spot phishing attempts, avoid common scams, use social media more safely, and take simple actions to secure your devices and personal data. You’ll also explore how to create strong passwords, use public Wi-Fi safely, and respond effectively if something goes wrong - such as having an account compromised.Perfect for students, professionals, parents, retirees, and small business owners alike, this course empowers you to take control of your digital footprint and make smarter, safer choices online.By the end, you’ll be more confident, more informed, and more protected in every corner of your digital life.

Overview

Section 1: Introduction

Lecture 1 Introduction

Section 2: Keep It Simple Series (KISS)

Lecture 2 Digital Security

Lecture 3 Common Digital Threats

Lecture 4 Protecting Your Personal Information

Lecture 5 When Things Go Wrong

Lecture 6 Staying Informed & Safe Online

Lecture 7 Wrap-up & Final Exercise

This course is designed for individuals of all ages, ranging from tech-savvy young adults to working professionals, small business owners, parents, and retirees, who want to better understand and protect themselves in today’s connected digital world.