Cybersecurity Basics for Everyone

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Self-paced Cybersecurity Beginner 3 weeks at your own pace · about 5 hours 12 lessons

About this course

A free course for anyone who uses a phone, email or mobile money. No technical background needed.

You learn the handful of habits that stop most real-world attacks: strong passwords, two-factor authentication, spotting scams and backing up what matters.

What you will learn

• Create strong passwords and use a password manager
• Turn on two-factor authentication everywhere important
• Spot phishing, SMS and mobile-money scams
• Secure your phone, Wi-Fi and business accounts
• Back up your data and know what to do after a breach
• Teach your team or family the basics

Syllabus

Module 1 · Accounts and passwords 3 lessons + quiz

• Why attackers target ordinary people Free preview 8 min
• Strong passwords and password managers 🔒 12 min
• Two-factor authentication 🔒 10 min

Module 2 · Scams and phishing 3 lessons + quiz

• Spotting phishing emails and messages 🔒 12 min
• Mobile-money, WhatsApp and SMS scams 🔒 12 min
• Safe online shopping and payments 🔒 8 min

Module 3 · Devices, networks and backups 3 lessons + quiz

• Securing your phone and computer 🔒 12 min
• Wi-Fi and public networks 🔒 9 min
• Backups that actually work 🔒 10 min

Module 4 · Protecting a small business 3 lessons + quiz

• Team habits and access control 🔒 11 min
• What to do after a hack or scam 🔒 11 min
• Capstone: your personal security checklist 🔒 20 min

Taught by: Prine Fellowship team