Digital Skills
Safety (Tier 1)
Basic digital safety: password hygiene, privacy settings, and online risks awareness.
Overview
Safety Tier 1 covers fundamental digital safety: creating strong passwords, recognizing common online threats, managing privacy settings, and protecting personal data online. These are essential skills for any digital user.
What is tested
- Password strength and management basics
- Recognizing phishing emails and suspicious links
- Privacy settings on social media and web browsers
- Basic data protection awareness
Preparation tips
- Strong passwords: long (12+ characters), unique per service, use a password manager
- Phishing red flags: urgency, generic greeting, misspelled URLs, unexpected attachments
- Public Wi-Fi is insecure — avoid logging into sensitive accounts on it
- Two-factor authentication (2FA) should be enabled wherever available
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