Digital Security in Everyday Life

Audience
‍The course is designed for adults who want a safe and practical introduction to digital security in Norwegian everyday life. It is suitable for workers, volunteers, parents and seniors who use mobile, tablet or PC privately or in a work context and who want to be safer on email, SMS, social media and digital services. The course is also suitable for managers and elected officials who want to provide better support to colleagues and users in the face of digital threats.

Learning objectives
‍The course provides participants with an understandable and practical introduction to digital security in Norwegian everyday life. Through examples, exercises and simple rules of remembering, participants learn to recognize scams, understand how scammers think, and make safer choices in unexpected situations. The course builds basic skills in the use of updates, passwords and two-step verification, as well as knowledge of where to get help in case of mishap.

After completing the course you will be able to

• Explain what digital security is and why personal information is valuable to fraudsters
• Recognize common digital threats such as phishing, fake phones and fake websites
• Recognize social manipulation with pressure, time pressure, false authority, and emotional impact
• Using STOP - THINK - CHECK as a method for making safe choices in case of unexpected inquiries
• End suspicious calls and messages safely and clearly
• Using basic digital hygiene with updates, app permissions and safe habits
• Create strong and unique passwords, use password manager and enable two-step verification
• Know what to do in case of suspected fraud or ID theft and how to limit damage
• Contact your bank, police, Slettmeg and other support services and document events in a good way