Cybersecurity Essentials

Digital devices and online services have become an essential part of our everyday lives, making things more convenient, entertaining, and connected.  However, these benefits also introduce new risks that can threaten our privacy and security. That is where the Cybersecurity Essentials course comes in. It is designed to help you use digital services confidently and with peace of mind.

About the training

The course covers key topics such as password security, phishing, social media privacy, and protecting personal data. You will learn how to recognise common cyber threats and how to protect your devices, accounts, and personal information.

Whether you are working, studying, staying in touch with friends, or simply browsing the web, this course helps you understand what can go wrong online and how to prevent problems before they happen. You can complete the course at your own pace. There are no enrolment deadlines or formal assessments, and no prior experience in cybersecurity is needed.

The course is free of charge and available online in all 24 official EU languages.