Cyber Security and Privacy – second level
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Security
| I know that… | I can… | For example… |
| There are risks and threats involved in carrying out activities online
Devices and accounts should be kept secure viruses can damage my computer and that security software should be used to prevent this it is important to keep my computer systems and security software up to date and I allow them to be updated when prompted |
set privacy settings on my social media and other accounts
recognise suspicious links in email, websites, social media messages and pop ups and know that clicking on these links or downloading unfamiliar attachments could put me and my computer at risk *make sure that any information or content is backed up frequently by making a copy and storing it separately either in the cloud or on an external storage device |
use a second device to receive codes when a website provides dual factor authentication and input the code to access the associated account
apply privacy settings to Facebook to ensure only friends can see posts and shared content activate pop-up blockers on my web browser to reduce the threat from malicious sites set automatic updates in the settings menu for the computer operating system and security software |
Information:
Learn My Way – Starting to use the internet
Learn My Way – Safety and security online
BBC Bitesize – What is a computer network?
BBC Bitesize – Keeping digital devices safe from malware
BBC Bitesize – What is online safety?
Activities:
Practice logging in to Glow
Privacy
| I know that… | I can… | For example… |
| my online activity produces a permanent record which could be accessed by others and used both now and in the future
others can capture and use my data and that I can protect and secure my personal data against such threats through privacy settings I cannot take and use content (images and documents from the web) that belongs to others without their permission because I know that online material is subject to copyright and intellectual property legislation |
ensure your posts on social media are not offensive or inappropriate
use search tools to find and access images and other online content that can be used by others |
information:
Learn My Way – Digital media literacy
BBC Bitesize – What are digital footprints?
BBC Bitesize – Your online data
Activities:
