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:

 

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