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Online Safety Fundamentals

Develop the digital skills you need to stay safe online. Discover how to protect your accounts, safeguard your data, and avoid common online risks while studying at university.

How do you keep your home safe? At the minimum, most people lock the doors when they leave. Others install motion-sensitive lights or security cameras. Some invest in alarm systems to protect against threats. But safeguards aren't just for physical spaces. We store highly sensitive data online. Exposure of that data has a far-reaching impact, with consequences more devastating than losing valuables to a thief.

Here you’ll learn strategies to protect yourself online and get tips to block incoming threats. Finally, you’ll review how to act fast to minimise damage if a security breach occurs.

Whether you are already familiar with online safety and cyber security or new to these practices, these tutorials are here to support you.

Online Safety Fundamentals Tutorials

What is Cyber Security?

In this tutorial you will explore the basics of cyber security and how to protect your data and devices from digital attacks or unauthorised access.
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Best Practices for Secure Web Browsing

Browsing the internet is a routine part of daily life, often done without much thought. In this tutorial you will learn best practices for secure web browsing.
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Tips for Public Wi-Fi Security

But before you join the coffee shop Wi-Fi, do you think about the safety of your internet connectivity? In this tutorial you will learn tips to keep your use of public Wi-Fi secure.
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Safe Use of Social Media

In this tutorial, you’ll learn safe social media practices to stay connected with your social network - without giving away private information to ill-intentioned individuals. You’ll also learn how social media impacts your professional reputation.
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Dealing With a Security Incident

This tutorial focuses on damage control tactics if you’re the victim of a security incident. You’ll learn about common types of security threats, the importance of quick reporting, and how to report security incidents to help mitigate or stop the threat.
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Phishing Awareness

Phishing is one of the most common and deceptive forms of cyber crime, everyone is a potential target. This tutorial will help you recognise the signs of phishing, understand how these scams work, and learn how to protect yourself.
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