DO.3 Keep Devices Safe and Secure

Protect devices by managing risks and threats in a digital environment by applying safety and security measures

In My Life

I can create a strong password to keep my device secure.

In My Work

I can keep my work device in a protected, separate physical space to avoid tampering.

In My Education

I can keep my login information (like my password) to myself and not share it with others.

As a Teacher/Trainer

I can modify settings in my OS and browser to enhance security on my device.

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iPhone Basics: Security and General Settings

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Learn all about iPhone security and general settings.

  • Lesson
  • DO.3 Keep Devices Safe and Secure
  • MO.5 Practice Mobile Device Safety
  • PS.3 Limit Sharing of Personal Data
  • MO.4 Identify Basic Mobile Features
https://edu.gcfglobal.org/en/iphonebasics/
https://edu.gcfglobal.org/en/iphonebasics/security-and-general-settings/1/
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iPhone Basics

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Learn the basics of operating and getting the most out of the popular Apple iPhone.

  • Course/Tutorial
  • DO.1 Maintain Tech Devices
  • MO.4 Identify Basic Mobile Features
  • OL.10 Save and Manage Content
  • DO.2 Find Technical Support
  • MO.2 Understand Online Access
  • DO.3 Keep Devices Safe and Secure
  • MO.5 Practice Mobile Device Safety
  • DO.4 Fix Technical Problems
https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLF61ED46632342CFF&si=puQOyKh867mEGHpB
https://edu.gcfglobal.org/en/iphonebasics/
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Getting Started on a Computer

DigitalLearn.org

Learn about what a computer is and how to use a mouse and keyboard.

  • Course/Tutorial
  • DO.3 Keep Devices Safe and Secure
  • EF.4 Use the Mouse
  • DO.2 Find Technical Support
  • EF.5 Understand My Computer
https://www.digitallearn.org/courses/getting-started-on-a-computer
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Windows Basics Quiz

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Test your knowledge of Microsoft Windows by taking our quiz.

  • Quiz/Assessment
  • DO.1 Maintain Tech Devices
  • EF.5 Understand My Computer
  • DO.2 Find Technical Support
  • DO.3 Keep Devices Safe and Secure
  • DO.4 Fix Technical Problems
https://edu.gcfglobal.org/en/windowsbasics/
https://edu.gcfglobal.org/en/windowsbasics/windows-basics-quiz/1/
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Windows Basics: Understanding User Accounts

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Understand how user accounts work in Windows.

  • Lesson
  • DO.3 Keep Devices Safe and Secure
  • EF.5 Understand My Computer
https://edu.gcfglobal.org/en/windowsbasics/
https://edu.gcfglobal.org/en/windowsbasics/understanding-user-accounts/1/
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Windows Basics

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Learn how to navigate, find and send files, use shortcuts, and do more in Windows.

  • Course/Tutorial
  • DO.1 Maintain Tech Devices
  • EF.5 Understand My Computer
  • IS.6 Organize Information and Files
  • DO.2 Find Technical Support
  • EF.6 Save and Find Documents
  • IS.5 Use Search Strategies
  • DO.3 Keep Devices Safe and Secure
  • EF.1 Use Accessibility Features
  • DO.4 Fix Technical Problems
https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLpQQipWcxwt-AMXTVUZLE9s-XsyUtIsbw&si=t-XBClAtQViGrGAx
https://edu.gcfglobal.org/en/windowsbasics/
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Accounts & Passwords: Creating a New Account

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Learn the basics of creating a new account on a website.

  • eModule
  • DO.3 Keep Devices Safe and Secure
  • EF.10 Create Safe Passwords
https://www.digitallearn.org/courses/accounts-passwords
https://www.digitallearn.org/courses/accounts-passwords/lessons/creating-a-new-account
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CC BY-SA 3.0
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Accounts & Passwords: Logging In and Passwords

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Logging in and help if you lost your password.

  • eModule
  • DO.3 Keep Devices Safe and Secure
  • EF.10 Create Safe Passwords
  • DO.2 Find Technical Support
https://www.digitallearn.org/courses/accounts-passwords
https://www.digitallearn.org/courses/accounts-passwords/lessons/logging-in-and-passwords
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CC BY-SA 3.0
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Accounts & Passwords: Account Safety

DigitalLearn.org

Learn tips for keeping a new account secure

  • eModule
  • DO.3 Keep Devices Safe and Secure
  • EF.10 Create Safe Passwords
  • EF.12 Protect My Privacy on Shared Devices
https://www.digitallearn.org/courses/accounts-passwords
https://www.digitallearn.org/courses/accounts-passwords/lessons/account-safety
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Accounts & Passwords

DigitalLearn.org

Learn the basics of creating online accounts, including creating secure passwords and keeping accounts secure.

  • Course/Tutorial
  • DO.3 Keep Devices Safe and Secure
  • EF.10 Create Safe Passwords
  • DO.2 Find Technical Support
  • EF.12 Protect My Privacy on Shared Devices
https://www.digitallearn.org/courses/accounts-passwords
Public Library Association
CC BY-SA 3.0
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Why Use a Computer: How to Stay Safe

DigitalLearn.org

Having safety concerns about getting online? We'll discuss those fears here.

  • eModule
  • DO.3 Keep Devices Safe and Secure
  • PS.3 Limit Sharing of Personal Data
  • PS.6 Recognize Online Threats
https://www.digitallearn.org/courses/why-use-a-computer
https://www.digitallearn.org/courses/why-use-a-computer/lessons/how-to-stay-safe
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Why Use a Computer?

DigitalLearn.org

Learn why using a computer can be worth the time and effort, and take a closer look at what steps you can take to learn computers one skill at a time.

  • Course/Tutorial
  • DO.3 Keep Devices Safe and Secure
https://www.digitallearn.org/courses/why-use-a-computer
Public Library Association
CC BY-SA 3.0