This course is designed for everyday computer, smartphone, and internet users who want to better protect themselves online. By the end of this course, learners will be able to identify common cybersecurity threats, defend against malware and phishing attacks, secure devices through proper update management, implement strong authentication practices using password managers, passkeys, and multifactor authentication (MFA), protect personal data through privacy controls and secure networking practices, establish reliable backup strategies, and develop a sustainable personal cybersecurity plan.

Cyber Hygiene

Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.
Beginner level
Recommended experience
6 hours to complete
Flexible schedule
Learn at your own pace
What you'll learn
Identify and debunk common cybersecurity myths.
Identify reliable ongoing resources to stay continuously informed about the constantly evolving cybersecurity threat landscape
Synthesize the core concepts of malware prevention, social engineering defense, and password management into a personal security posture
Skills you'll gain
- Cyber Security Assessment
- Malware Protection
- Cyber Security Strategy
- Authentications
- Information Privacy
- Network Security
- Disaster Recovery
- Threat Detection
- Data Security
- Email Security
- Patch Management
- Endpoint Security
- Human Factors (Security)
- Multi-Factor Authentication
- Threat Management
- Data Loss Prevention
- Cybersecurity
- Security Awareness
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Assessments
6 assignments
Taught in English
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June 2026
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