Stay Secure: Modern Information Security Awareness

"This course contains the use of artificial intelligence."

In today’s digital world, cyber threats are everywhere — from phishing emails and data breaches to weak passwords and unsafe online habits. Whether you use a computer at work, browse the internet at home, or handle sensitive information, staying safe online is no longer optional. It’s essential.

“Stay Secure: Modern Information Security Awareness” is designed to help everyday users, employees, and non-technical learners protect themselves against the most common cybersecurity risks.

Through practical explanations and real-world examples, you’ll learn how cybercriminals operate, how to recognize modern scams, and how to take simple but powerful steps to secure your accounts, devices, and personal data. No technical background required — just a desire to stay safe in the digital world.

By the end of this course, you’ll be able to confidently identify threats, make smarter security decisions, and build strong cybersecurity habits that protect you at work and at home.

By the end of this course, you will be able to:

• Recognize and prevent social engineering attacks used to trick and manipulate victims.
• Identify phishing emails, messages, and fake websites with confidence.
• Use safe browsing and search practices to avoid malicious content.
• Protect personal information on social media and networking platforms.
• Secure personal and work mobile devices against common cyber risks.
• Create and manage strong, unique passwords using modern best practices.
• Understand the fundamentals of information security and why it matters.
• Apply essential safety measures while engaging in remote or hybrid work.
• Detect and respond to insider threats within an organization.
• Strengthen physical security awareness to protect devices and sensitive data.
• Understand the basics of hacking techniques to better defend against them.
• Safely use cloud services and manage data stored online.
• Protect personal and organizational privacy across digital platforms.
• Stay secure while traveling internationally or on business trips.
• Build long-term cybersecurity habits to stay safe at home, at work, and on the go.