Introduction

[MUSIC] 0:03 Just like to be careful, being Internet street smart is all about using 0:04 the skills and instincts we already have. 0:08 Those quick reactions to help us stay out of trouble, 0:11 like looking both ways before crossing the street or not talking to strangers. 0:14 You can use those same instincts when you're online. 0:18 Here at cyber collective, we want to show you that the smart moves you make every 0:21 day are just as important when you're on your smartphone or 0:25 social media using technology. 0:28 This course is here to remind you that you already have what it takes to 0:30 be safe online. 0:34 We'll help you see how the things you do to stay safe in the real-world like 0:35 looking around or asking for help, are just the things you need to do online. 0:39 We'll teach you how to spot things that don't look right, like a weird message or 0:43 a fishy email, and what to do to keep your private information safe just like you 0:47 would keep your wallet safe. 0:52 By the end of this course, you'll be just as sharp online as you are on the street. 0:53 You'll understand why online safety and privacy is important, and 0:58 be aware of the most common online scams and how to spot the future ones. 1:02 Here's some of what we'll cover in this course. 1:06 To start, you'll take a quiz to gauge where your Internet street smart levels 1:08 are currently at. 1:12 We'll do an overview of the data ecosystem and how everything is connected. 1:14 We'll take a look at basic terminology and 1:18 concepts like the difference between privacy and online safety. 1:20 We'll look at common scams to watch out for, practical skills, and 1:23 strategies to help keep yourself safe and then how you can help those around you. 1:27 At the end of the course, you'll be prompted with the same quiz to see how 1:32 effective training has been, plus a survey for you to give us feedback. 1:36 Please remember, we are a small but mighty non-profit organization and 1:41 this course is the first of its kind co-created by 1:45 the cyber collective advocates and the internal team. 1:47 With your feedback, we are hoping to not only make this course better, but 1:50 to create more in the future covering critical topics most important to 1:54 our communities. 1:58 Okay, let's get started. 1:59

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