Unit 4

Unit 4: Privacy and CyberSecurity

Unit Highlights

• Learned that digital privacy means protecting personal information so others can’t access or use it without permission.

• Learned how encryption works by turning information into coded data that only authorized users can read.

• Learned that a VPN (Virtual Private Network) helps keep internet activity private by hiding your location and creating a secure connection.

• Learned what a privacy policy is and how it explains the way websites or apps collect and use user's personal data.

• Learned about malware, which is harmful software that can damage systems or steal important data.

• Learned how social engineering tricks people into giving away sensitive information by manipulating them.

• Learned what phishing is, where attackers pretend to be trusted sources to steal login details or personal data.

• Learned about ransomware, a type of malware that locks files or systems and demands money to restore access.

Lesson Learned

This unit helped me understand the importance of protecting personal information and staying safe online. I learned about topics such as encryption, VPNs, malware, phishing, and ransomware, and how they can affect people and organizations. This unit also helped me better understand how online threats work and how important it is to be careful when using the internet.