In this course, students will:
- Define challenges and solutions of cybersecurity, including Internet and social media safety, cyber-ethics, and copyright issues
- Learn about threats to computer systems and ways to secure their computers
- Learn topics especially relevant to students, such as cyberbullying, sexting, online gaming, and risk mitigation for young or new users of online media
Course Outline:
Lesson 1: Protecting Your Identity
- Protect Your Identity and Your Privacy
Lesson 2: Safety Risks in Online Activities
- Managing Online Risks
Lesson 3: Legal and Ethical Issues of Internet Content
- Copyright and Fair Use
- Citing Sources
Lesson 4: Protecting your Computer from Security Threats
- Securing your Computer