Online Safety Essentials

A few simple habits prevent most common online threats. Learn how to create strong passwords, turn on multi-factor authentication, spot phishing and scams, and keep your devices and files safe.

  • Beginner
  • 30 minutes
  • 6 modules
  • Free
  • Certificate of completion
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What you'll learn

  • Create strong passphrases and use a password manager
  • Turn on multi-factor authentication for important accounts
  • Recognize phishing emails, texts and scams
  • Keep devices updated and important files backed up
  • Know what to do if an account is compromised

Course modules

  1. 1IntroductionSmall habits, big protection
  2. 2Core ConceptsPasswords, MFA, phishing and backups
  3. 3Practical ExampleReading a phishing email
  4. 4Practice ActivityDo a 20-minute security check-up
  5. 5Knowledge QuizCheck your understanding
  6. 6Course CompletionCourse complete