Introduction
How do you keep your home safe? At the minimum, most people lock the doors when they leave. Others install motion-sensitive lights or security cameras. Some invest in alarm systems to protect against threats. But safeguards aren't just for physical spaces. We store highly sensitive data online. Exposure of that data has a far-reaching impact, with consequences more devastating than losing valuables to a thief.
In this section, you’ll learn strategies to protect yourself online and get tips to block incoming threats. Finally, you’ll review how to act fast to minimise damage if a security breach occurs.
Whether you are already familair with online safety and cyber security or new to these practices, these tutorials are here to support you. Learn, earn your badges, and stay safe.
Tutorial Accessibility
We’ve built these LEAP Online Tutorials to be as easy to use as possible. You can use the Read Aloud feature in Microsoft Edge to listen to the content on each page, and all our videos have transcripts available through the Closed Captions button [CC] within the video player. If you’d like a printed version, you can print individual pages. But before you do, please think about whether you really need to print — going digital is often the more sustainable choice for the environment.
Trigger Warning
This content discusses cyber attacks and their potential impacts. If you’ve been affected by a cyber incident, please take care while reading and consider seeking support if needed. If you find these topics challenging, you are free to stop at any stage. You should also be aware that the University of Greater Manchester provide appropriate wellbeing support, including services provided by Life Lounge, who can be contacted at: