Digital Security and Privacy is the 9th and final element of Digital Citizenship. Digital Security and Privacy is the electronic precautions to guarantee safety. Viruses, worms and other bots can be passed along from one system to another just like an illness. When using devices in school or at home, understanding and being aware of attacks and how to prevent them are important skills for today and into the future.
Digital Security and Privacy is about taking precautions to to prevent viruses when use technology. It is important for students to know how to prevent viruses on their technology and what to do in the case that this occurs. Students should be taught to always use a malware/virus protector on their computer, use only secure websites, and avoid clicking on pop-ups.