Cyberhygiene Essentials
Practical skills for maintaining digital security in everyday life
Cyberhygiene Essentials
Develop practical skills for maintaining digital security in your everyday life
1 Course Overview
A comprehensive introduction to essential cyberhygiene practices for both personal and professional contexts, providing practical skills for maintaining digital security. This 6-week course equips participants with the knowledge and tools needed to identify and mitigate common security threats, implement strong protection measures, and build sustainable security habits for long-term digital safety.
1.1 Next Cohort
- Start Date: July 20th, 2025
- Format: Available in instructor-led online, self-paced, and in-person formats
- Prerequisites: Basic computer literacy, no technical cybersecurity knowledge required
2 Course Curriculum
2.1 Module 1: Digital Threat Landscape (Week 1)
- Understanding the current cybersecurity threat environment
- Common attack vectors and techniques
- Psychological aspects of cybersecurity
- Threat actors and their motivations
- Personal and organizational risk assessment
- Building a security mindset
2.2 Module 2: Password Security and Authentication (Week 2)
- Password vulnerabilities and attack methods
- Creating and managing strong passwords
- Password manager implementation
- Multi-factor authentication setup and use
- Biometric authentication considerations
- Authentication best practices across different platforms
2.3 Module 3: Device Protection Strategies (Week 3)
- Securing laptops, desktops, and mobile devices
- Operating system security settings
- Application security and updates
- Antivirus and anti-malware solutions
- Disk encryption and secure storage
- Physical security considerations
2.4 Module 4: Safe Browsing and Communication (Week 4)
- Browser security settings and extensions
- Recognizing malicious websites and downloads
- Email security and phishing awareness
- Safe social media practices
- Secure messaging and communication
- Public Wi-Fi risks and protections
2.5 Module 5: Data Protection and Privacy (Week 5)
- Personal data inventory and classification
- Data minimization principles
- Backup strategies and implementation
- Privacy settings across digital services
- Digital footprint management
- Privacy-enhancing technologies
2.6 Module 6: Building Sustainable Security Habits (Week 6)
- Creating a personal cybersecurity plan
- Security habit formation
- Incident response preparation
- Recovery from security incidents
- Keeping up with evolving threats
- Helping others improve their cyberhygiene
- Capstone: Complete personal cybersecurity implementation
3 Learning Outcomes
By the end of this course, you will be able to:
- Identify common cybersecurity threats and how they might affect you
- Create and manage strong authentication across your digital life
- Implement effective protection measures for all your devices
- Practice safe browsing, email, and social media habits
- Protect your personal data and maintain your privacy
- Develop sustainable security habits for long-term protection
- Respond effectively to potential security incidents
- Help friends, family, and colleagues improve their cybersecurity
4 Instructors
Our instructors are experienced cybersecurity professionals who specialize in making security concepts accessible to non-technical audiences, with backgrounds in both technical security implementation and user education.
5 Assessment and Certification
- Weekly hands-on security implementation exercises
- Real-world scenario analysis and problem-solving
- Personal security audit and improvement project
- Security habit tracking and reflection
- Final capstone project: Complete personal cybersecurity implementation
- Course completion certificate with detailed competencies
6 Resources
- Comprehensive course materials and step-by-step guides
- Curated security tools and resources for all major platforms
- Custom security checklists and assessment templates
- Community forum for discussion and ongoing support
- Office hours with instructors for personalized guidance
7 Registration
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