- Learn how to ensure a secure and private internet experience with our guide to online privacy, security, and anonymity.
- Free tutorial
- Rating: 4.4 out of 54.4 (226 ratings)
- 3,442 students
- 1hr 6min of on-demand video
- Created by ExpressVPN .
- English
What you’ll learn
- 50+ tips and tricks for protecting your online security, privacy, and anonymity
- How to stay private and secure on public Wi-Fi
- How a VPN on your router can secure your entire home Wi-Fi network and all your devices
- The methods for encrypting your personal data on your computer or mobile devices
- How to securely store, delete, and share files
- How to identify malware and avoid fake apps and spam on your smartphone
- The ways you could be identified through social media and how to limit them
- How to protect your online accounts by setting strong passwords and enabling multi-factor authentication
- How to secure all access points to your online banking
- …and more!
Requirements
- No technical background or knowledge required, just an interest in securing your digital life.
Description
In a world with increasing tracking and surveillance, online freedom and privacy might seem out of reach.
But, going online doesn’t have to mean being exposed.
Protect Yourself Online and Make Smarter Decisions About the Personal Data You Share
- Encrypt data in motion; stay safe on public and home Wi-Fi
- Secure your online accounts with strong passwords
- Store, share, and delete your files securely and privately
- Protect your smartphone from malware and threats
- Hide your personal and browsing data from snoops and third parties
- Discover best practices for safe social media use
We’re here to help you secure your digital life so you can go online with confidence. Without any prior knowledge or technical background required, this completely free course covers beginner-to-intermediate concepts and solutions for achieving greater online privacy, security, and anonymity.
Privacy habits to keep in public
Learn how to protect your personal data from bluetooth beacons and ultrasonic trackers when you’re out in public. Always on public Wi-Fi? We’ll share tips for preventing third parties from snooping in on your online activity.
Secure your entire home
Understand how a VPN on your home router secures all your internet-connected devices, including smart home appliances.
Own your data
Learn how to protect your data across all your devices with encryption, from file level encryption to full disk encryption methods. Securely store, share, and delete your files—learn how to use OnionShare to share files securely and anonymously.
Protect your online accounts
Understand the importance of setting strong, unique passwords and using multi-factor authentication. We’ll also cover some tips for securing all access points to your online banking and protecting your online accounts after death.
Mobile security
Explore tips and tricks for a safe and private smartphone experience: setting strong authentication methods, avoiding fake apps, understanding app permissions, avoiding spam, identifying signs of malware, and securing your mobile hotspot.
Safer social media usage
Strike a balance between sharing your life and securing it. This final section will help you take back control over your social media accounts. Manage how you share your data and permissions and learn the ways you could be identified through the image metadata of the photos you post online or even through QR codes and vaccine cards.
Who this course is for:
- Anyone concerned about their online privacy and security
- Great for internet novices looking to get an overview of the key areas of their digital lives and how to safeguard them
- Useful for technophiles who need a refresher or want to add to their existing arsenal
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Course content
8 sections • 28 lectures • 1h 6m total lengthCollapse all sections
Introduction1 lecture • 4min
- Introduction to Privacy, Security, and Anonymity03:45
Digital Hygiene in Public and at Home5 lectures • 12min
- Section Intro01:02
- Bluetooth Beacons in Public Spaces02:58
- Be Wary of Your Microphone Permissions01:19
- Staying Safe on Public Wi-Fi03:11
- Keeping Your Home Secure03:34
Owning Your Data4 lectures • 11min
- Section Intro00:46
- Encrypting Your Data03:49
- Sharing Your Files Securely and Anonymously03:09
- Disposing of Your Devices Securely02:59
Protecting Your Online Accounts5 lectures • 12min
- Section Intro00:57
- Using Strong and Unique Passwords04:24
- Enabling Multi-Factor Authentication01:41
- Securing Your Online Banking02:38
- Protecting Your Accounts After Death02:19
Mobile Security7 lectures • 18min
- Section Intro01:06
- Basic Protection for Your Smartphone03:38
- Avoiding Fake Apps05:34
- Understanding App Permissions01:19
- Avoiding Spam02:29
- Identifying Signs of Malware01:59
- Securing Your Hotspot01:55
Safer Social Media Usage4 lectures • 7min
- Section Intro01:03
- Best Practices on Social Media03:25
- Ways You Could Be Identified01:41
- Digital Detoxing01:13
Closing Thoughts1 lecture • 1min
- Thank You!01:14
Bonus Offer1 lecture • 1min
- Try ExpressVPN Free for 7 Days01:03
