Managing Your Digital Identity
Course Description
The problem of identity theft has evolved and your role in protecting yourself is more important than ever. The situation is not getting better. While many people have been trained on best practices to avoid ID Theft, organized crime shifted its focus away from individuals and toward the digital data centers, for a windfall nearing a trillion dollars in losses. This course introduces you to the essential critical thinking skills for navigating the digital world safely and responsibly. Through engaging lessons and real-world scenarios, you will learn the basics of encryption, cybersecurity, digital literacy, data breaches, and the potential pitfalls of social media interactions.
Learner Outcomes
By the end of this course, students will be able to:
1. Cybersecurity Fundamentals
> Recognize common digital threats, social engineering, and understand the importance of encryption, privacy settings, and safe online behaviors.
> Use caution when clicking on links, or downloading attachments from unknown sources, or reacting to attention grabbing “Clickbait.”
> Utilize Virtual Private Networks (VPN), enable two-factor authentication (2FA), and manage personal digital data securely.
2. Digital Literacy and Critical Thinking
> Understand the relationships among technology, lifelong learning, personal privacy, and stewardship of information.
> Apply critical thinking to evaluate the bias, intent, identify credible sources, detect misinformation and accuracy of online content.
> Develop strategies to fact-check stories, avoid the spread of false information, and manage your digital reputation.
3. Social Media Awareness and Responsibility
> Understand the risks of unintended interactions online, such as oversharing, misunderstandings, and the fraudulent use of your personal information.
> Recognize the psychological and social impact of social media, including cultural pressure, and the influence of algorithms.
> Learn strategies for positive and respectful communication in digital spaces, and manage your digital identity, persona, and lifestyle.
1. Cybersecurity Fundamentals
> Recognize common digital threats, social engineering, and understand the importance of encryption, privacy settings, and safe online behaviors.
> Use caution when clicking on links, or downloading attachments from unknown sources, or reacting to attention grabbing “Clickbait.”
> Utilize Virtual Private Networks (VPN), enable two-factor authentication (2FA), and manage personal digital data securely.
2. Digital Literacy and Critical Thinking
> Understand the relationships among technology, lifelong learning, personal privacy, and stewardship of information.
> Apply critical thinking to evaluate the bias, intent, identify credible sources, detect misinformation and accuracy of online content.
> Develop strategies to fact-check stories, avoid the spread of false information, and manage your digital reputation.
3. Social Media Awareness and Responsibility
> Understand the risks of unintended interactions online, such as oversharing, misunderstandings, and the fraudulent use of your personal information.
> Recognize the psychological and social impact of social media, including cultural pressure, and the influence of algorithms.
> Learn strategies for positive and respectful communication in digital spaces, and manage your digital identity, persona, and lifestyle.