Security Awareness Fundamentals: How to Safely Use Social Media
Course features
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Category: Security Awareness
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Course Length: 8 minutes
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Series: Fundamentals
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Video Length: 4.25 minutes
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Author: The URL dr
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Resources: Checklist of Safe Social Networking Practices
Course overview
In this micro course, you’ll examine safety protocols for using social media and how social media impacts your professional reputation.
course learning objectives
- Define benefits and risks of social media
- Identify 6 tips for safe social networking
- Examine how to protect your reputation online
Certification included
Downloadable certificate upon completion.
Safe Social Media Practices
Social media is a powerful tool for connecting with friends, family, and professional contacts. However, in the wrong hands, it can also become a weapon for identity theft, fraud, and even stalking or harassment. Basic interactions you have on social media could compromise your online safety and security.
"How to Safely Use Social Media" outlines safe social media practices to stay connected with your social network—without giving away private information to ill-intentioned individuals.
"How to Safely Use Social Media" outlines safe social media practices to stay connected with your social network—without giving away private information to ill-intentioned individuals.
What's included in this online course?
Video
Professional video is included with every course, discussing main topics and recapping key learning points.
Knowledge Checks
Check your retention of material and concepts with fun knowledge checks in the form of quizzes and games.
Engaging Material
Interactive elements, scenarios, and knowledge checks make learning entertaining and boost comprehension.
Business Soft Skills
Critical knowledge to increase your value to your employer. Study at your own pace, at home or on the go.
Additional Resources
A list of additional resources is included with each course, directing students to extra material for further study.
Summary / Checklist
Each course comes with a summary of the key areas taught, in addition to a checklist for immediate implementation of ideas.
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Skills you'll learn in this course
Cybersecurity
Social Media
Information Security
Kim Merritt
Kim Merritt, The URL dr, has been teaching and training the business community for over thirty years. Her company's line of business soft skill micro courses are a quick and effective way to master a new competency in fifteen minutes or less.