Digital safety learning
Learn how to stay safe online with strong passwords and good security habits and how to keep an eye out for possible threats.
About this course
To do more digitally, you need to know how to protect yourself online. This course will provide you with the basic understanding of cyber security for everyday use. You'll explore creating effective passwords, common fraud and scams risks and leave with an understanding of the risks posed from the digital world we live in.
Course level: Getting started
Time required: 60 - 90 minutes
Skills you'll learn
By completing this course you'll learn
- Why internet security is important and steps to protect yourself online
- How to avoid becoming a victim to fraud and scams
- How to create effective passwords and why they're important for online safety
Check your knowledge by taking the course quiz or find something to suit your needs.
Password security
Cyber security
Account protection
Fraud awareness
Modules you'll cover
This module covers
Why is internet security important?
What to do to protect yourself online?
Knowledge check
This module covers
An introduction to Fraud and scams
Protecting yourself against common scams
What tactics do fraudsters use?
This module covers
Introduction to passwords
How to create secure passwords
Knowledge check
This module covers
How to protect your accounts
How do cyber criminals gain access to your passwords
What to do if your accounts are hacked
Knowledge check
This module covers
How to keep someone from accessing your smartphone or tablet
How to improve security on your smartphone or tablet
This module covers
What you should do to keep your computer secure
How to prevent unwanted access to your computer
How to use your computer safely online
Knowledge check
This module covers
How is data used and collected
How to take control of your data
How to take control of your digital footprint
Knowledge check
Create your cyber action plan
Learn how to protect yourself online with the 'NCSC - Cyber Aware Action Plan'.
Answer a few questions on topics like passwords and 2-Step Verification (2SV) and get a free personalised list of actions to help improve your cyber security.
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Additional resources
Barclays fraud and security
On the Barclays website you can access resources to help you stay one step ahead of the criminals. You'll find information covering:
- The latest scams
- Checking who called
- Case studies
- Jargon buster
Report scams
Suspicious text messages and mobile calls
Forward to 7726
Reporting SMS and calls (Ofcom)
Suspicious emails
Forward the email to report@phishing.gov.uk.
Other useful resources
Here are some organisations with more information about fraud, scams, and cybercrime:
- Victim support
- Take Five
- National Crime Agency
- Action Fraud
- The National Cyber Security Centre
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