
Each day we go about our lives paying little to no attention to the many safeguards that are in place to help protect us from harm.

For instance, we rely upon doors and locks to help keep our family and possessions safe and secure.

We rely upon the roof over our heads to shield us from the elements.

And just before we drive off in our vehicle, we buckle our seatbelts to help protect ourselves in the event of an accident.

With this in mind, have you considered what protections are in place to help shield you from being scammed, taken advantage of, or otherwise manipulated while you surf the web?

How can you be sure the site you’re visiting for research is safe? And what are the chances your personal information will fall into the hands of a cybercriminal due to your online activity?

Fortunately, surfing the web for information and resources, or making a purchase for that much-needed item doesn’t have to spell disaster.

By applying the safe web browsing best practices discussed during this module you’ll be able to steer clear of the potholes, pitfalls, and boobytraps aimed at victimising everyday people like you who surf the web.