The Safe World Online: Cybersecurity for children

Aims and objectives of the course:

• To introduce children to the basic concepts and principles of cybersecurity.
• To develop children's safe behavior skills in the digital space.
• Provide children with tools to protect their personal data and privacy.
• To teach children to recognize and prevent various types of cyber threats.
• Raise children's awareness of the consequences of unsafe online behavior.

Audience category:
This course is designed for children aged 10 to 14 who actively use the Internet and want to learn how to protect themselves and their information in an online environment.

What will the course provide:

Taking this course will allow children to:

• Understand the basic principles and concepts of cybersecurity.
• Learn how to protect your personal data and privacy online.
• To understand the main types of cyber threats and learn how to prevent them.
• Develop safe behavior skills in social networks, instant messengers, and online games.
• Understand the ethical and legal aspects of using information on the web.

You will learn:

After completing this course, children will have the following skills and knowledge:

• Detect and prevent phishing and social engineering attacks.
• Identify malicious software and apply antivirus protection measures.
• Protect yourself from DDoS attacks and intruders on the network.
• Manage privacy and security settings on social networks.
• Communicate safely in an online environment, prevent cyberbullying and protect yourself from unwanted communication.
• Manage your digital footprint and protect your online reputation.
• Understand the basics of IoT security and apply appropriate protection measures.
• Adequately respond to cyber incidents and develop response and recovery strategies.
• The Safe Online World: Cybersecurity for Children course is a complete and practically oriented training that will help children become confident and secure Internet users, develop skills to protect their data and maintain their reputation in the online environment.