Safely Sharing Information Online
Learning objectives
- Define and articulate the concept of "digital footprint" including its components (active and passive), significance and implications for personal and professional online presence. Implement cybersecurity best practices such as encryption, authentication, and privacy settings to keep your online presence secure. Differentiate between personal and professional contexts when sharing information on social media platforms, understanding the importance of maintaining distinct boundaries to protect personal privacy, uphold professional reputation, and mitigate potential risks associated with inappropriate sharing practices.
Course overview
Sharing the wrong information online can cause big problems like losing money, identity theft, and legal trouble. To stay safe, use strong passwords, enable multifactor authentication, keep your software updated, and watch your digital footprint. Also, keep your personal and work stuff separate and be careful during video calls and on social media to avoid sharing too much and opening yourself up to cyberattacks.
- 6 minutes
- Format: Video
- English