Cisco Digital Safety and Security Awareness (Course)

COURSE DESCRIPTION

Digital Safety and Security Awareness is a foundational cybersecurity and digital literacy course designed to equip learners with essential skills for safe, secure, and responsible use of digital technologies. As the digital landscape continues to expand, users face increasing risks such as cyberattacks, data breaches, identity theft, misinformation, and privacy violations.

The course introduces learners to practical strategies for protecting devices, accounts, and personal data. It develops awareness of common online threats such as phishing, malware, fake news, deepfakes, and malicious online actors. Learners also explore safe online behaviour, including verifying information before sharing, managing privacy settings, and securing personal and organisational data.

The programme further examines the impact of digital technology on mental well-being and responsible usage habits, encouraging balanced and ethical digital engagement. Through interactive activities and real-world scenarios, learners build confidence in identifying threats and applying preventative cybersecurity measures in everyday digital environments.

CERTIFICATION

Upon successful completion of the programme, learners are awarded the Certificate of Completion in Digital Safety & Security Awareness, an industry-relevant credential that validates foundational knowledge of cybersecurity awareness and safe digital practices.

The certification demonstrates competence in key areas of digital safety, including identifying cyber threats, protecting personal data, managing privacy settings, recognising misinformation, and applying safe online behaviour practices. It also confirms understanding of how to secure devices, maintain account safety, and respond to common online risks such as phishing, malware, fake news, and deepfakes.

This qualification enhances employability in IT support, cybersecurity awareness, administrative, and digital workplace environments. It serves as a strong foundation for further studies in cybersecurity, information technology, and digital forensics.

LEARNING OUTCOMES

By the end of the course, learners will be able to:

• Identify common cyber threats and malicious online actors
• Apply basic cybersecurity measures to protect devices and personal data
• Perform essential security practices such as updates, scans, and password management
• Recognise risks associated with unsafe online behaviour
• Verify information to prevent the spread of misinformation
• Manage privacy and security settings on digital platforms
• Understand risks associated with the dark web and unsafe environments
• Identify fake news, deepfakes, and misinformation techniques
• Explain the impact of digital technology on mental and physical well-being
• Demonstrate responsible and ethical digital citizenship

📢 UPCOMING COURSE

Course Units

Unit 1: Introduction to Digital Safety and Cyber Threats
Unit 2: Online Threat Actors and Common Attacks
Unit 3: Device Security and Personal Data Protection
Unit 4: Safe Online Behaviour and Information Verification
Unit 5: Privacy Settings and Account Security Management
Unit 6: Misinformation, Fake News, and Deepfakes
Unit 7: Digital Well-being and Responsible Digital Citizenship

Career Opportunities

• Security Analyst
• Penetration Tester (Ethical Hacker1
• Security Consultant
• Cybersecurity Awareness Trainer
• Cybersecurity Policy Developer
• Security Incident Response Specialist