Do you know how to protect your wellbeing and safety online?

Online technology has revolutionised our work, social and educational lives. Sadly, this technological revolution isn’t all positive. Online abuse, internet addiction and unrestricted access to inappropriate content are all serious issues born from our increased reliance on technology.

Ensuring a healthy balance and knowing how to protect ourselves and others online is vital in the digital age.

Learning objectives

• Recognise the effects social media and other internet use can have on mental health
• Strategies for changing habits around internet use and social media
• What online abuse is and how to combat it
• How to protect yourself and others online
• Taking a balanced approach to online usage

This course can be useful as part of an induction pack or to accompany information security training on a similar topic.