Cybersecurity & Digital Safety 

 In this unit, we focus on cybersecurity and how to stay safe in a digital world. It covers real-world cyber threats, security training, and how to protect personal information when using computers and the internet.

Main Topics

• Cybersecurity Training

• Cybersecurity in the News

• Online Threats & Attacks

• Digital Privacy

• Personal Security Practices

Key Points

• Cybersecurity is important for protecting personal and sensitive information.

• Threats like phishing, malware, and hacking are common online.

• Security training helps users understand and avoid risks.

• News articles show real-world examples of cyber attacks.

• Being aware and careful online helps prevent security issues.

Important Terms

• Digital Privacy: Digital privacy is the protection of personal information shared online and how it is collected and used.  

• Encryption: Encryption is the process of converting information into a code to prevent unauthorized access.  

• VPN: A VPN is a tool that creates a secure, encrypted connection over the internet to protect user data and privacy.  

• Privacy Policy: A privacy policy is a statement that explains how a website collects, uses, and protects user information.  

• Malware: Malware is software designed to harm or exploit devices, networks, or data.  

• Social Engineering: Social engineering is the use of manipulation to get people to reveal confidential information.  

• Phishing: Phishing is a scam where attackers pretend to be trustworthy to trick users into giving personal information.  

• Ransomware: Ransomware is a type of malware that blocks access to data and demands payment to restore it.