Before diving into digital security, the first step is to understand how the internet works. Most of us use the internet but lack knowledge of its operation. It's similar to cars; if we want to use it, we should have at least the basic knowledge of how it operates; accelerator pedal, brakes, handbrakes, steering, mirrors, and probably the airbags! Throughout this lesson, you will be introduced to key concepts related to digital security, starting with key concepts, a glimpse of crucial behaviours that might endanger your online presence, and the journey on the internet.

It is worth remembering that mobile devices were originally invented as communication tools. Over time, they have evolved to store a vast amount of personal and work-related data, much like a digital diary. As a result of the data stored on our devices, its value, and vulnerabilities in our digital practices and awareness, these devices become prime targets for digital threats. Throughout this lesson, you will be introduced to the difference between targeted and non-targeted threats, common threats for human rights defenders and activists, and a tool for developing your own threat model.

Enhancing your device security involves a multi-faceted approach to protect against various digital threats. During this lesson, we will explore key strategies, starting with physical device security—staying aware of your surroundings and securing your devices! Throughout this lesson, we will provide a few tips and tricks, along with recommended practices to enhance your device security.

Enhancing your account security goes hand-in-hand with updating your device security. Both are equally important, as vulnerabilities in either can increase the risk of various digital threats. Your account security should be robust across all your accounts, including your Samsung or iOS accounts, email accounts, and social media accounts. In this lesson, we will walk you through the main account security features in suggested applications. You may already be familiar with these features but use this opportunity to double-check that they are all activated.

In this video, you will learn how a digital security threat model looks like in a concrete case scenario.