Course Syllabus

Student Cybersecurity Training

Be a Cybersecurity Champion!

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Welcome to our online training about how to stay safer online and react to cybersecurity threats. You will understand the tactics used by cybercriminals and learn what to do when encountering something suspicious. 

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This program is free and recommended for all students at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. This training is ungraded and participants will not earn course credit. You can leave this optional training at any time.

Training Topics

  • Phishing and other social engineering tactics
  • Using strong passwords and multi-factor authentication
  • Protecting your privacy on social media
  • Keeping your computer, phone, and other devices secure