Cyber Citizen’s cybersecurity training materials
With the right resources, the essentials of cybersecurity are easy to pick up. The Cyber Citizen initiative offers free learning materials in the SecPort portal to help you get to grips with the fundamentals. This page lists what’s available.
Teachers are free to use Cyber Citizen materials in their lessons. The materials are licensed under CC BY‑NC‑ND 4.0. This licence requires you to credit the author. You may copy and share the material in any medium or format, provided you do not modify it and only use it for non‑commercial purposes.
If you’d like to discuss other kinds of use, please contact the project team.
Courses
Cybersecurity Essentials
The Cybersecurity Essentials course helps you understand what cybersecurity is really about. You’ll learn to recognise the most common online threats and how to protect your devices and personal data. The course is free and takes around 1–2 hours.
Take the course: secport.org/cclh-courses/cybersecurity-essentials-course
Information Operations
Tämä kurssi auttaa sinua näkemään, miten tietoa voidaan muokata vaikuttamaan siihen, mitä ihmiset ajattelevat ja tekevät. Opit tunnistamaan harhaanjohtavaa sisältöä ja tekemään parempia, tietoisempia valintoja verkossa.
Take the course: secport.org/cclh-courses/influence-operations
Videos
Scams, Blink and You’ll Miss Them
Get equipped with the knowledge and tips to protect yourself from the number one online threat today: scams.
Watch here: secport.org/scams-blink-and-youll-miss-them-2
Dare to Care What You Share Online
Dare to care about what you’re sharing online, and make sure you know how to keep your personal life private.
Watch here: secport.org/dare-to-care-what-you-share-online-cyber-citizen-ep-2
Cyber Health Hacks
We’ve picked out 5 easy ways to help you keep your cyber health in check.
Watch here: secport.org/cyber-health-hacks-cyber-citizen-ep-3
Games
Cyber City Tycoon
You can practise cybersecurity skills in the free mobile game Cyber City Tycoon. Follow how online scammers operate and the tricks they use to deceive people. Once you’ve seen these tactics in the game, it’s easier to recognise similar situations in everyday life.
Explore Cyber City Tycoon: secport.org/cyber-city-tycoon
Minigames
SecPort offers nine mini‑games that teach core cybersecurity skills through play. Here’s the list:
Hacker Quiz: secport.org/cclh-gamified/hacker-quiz
Cybercrime Quiz: secport.org/cclh-gamified/cybercrime-quiz
Cyber Hygiene Quiz: secport.org/cclh-gamified/cyber-hygiene-quiz
Social Media Account Compromised: secport.org/cclh-gamified/social-media-account-hacked
Trip to CyberCity: secport.org/cclh-gamified/trip-to-cybercity
Follow the Digital Footprints: secport.org/cclh-gamified/follow-the-digital-footprints-2
Artificial Intelligence Around Us: secport.org/cclh-gamified/artificial-intelligence-around-us
Privacy Pursuit: secport.org/cclh-gamified/privacy-pursuit
Balancing Digital Life: secport.org/cclh-gamified/balancing-digital-life
Guides
Cybersecurity for everyday life handbook
This handbook brings together the essentials: what cybersecurity is, why it matters, the most common online scams, and clear, practical steps for staying safe.
Read the handbook: secport.org/cybersecurity-for-everyday-life-handbook
Infographics
Too good to be true? It probably is
Have you ever received an email or message that seems too good to be true? This infographic explains how to approach situations like that.
View the infographic: secport.org/too-good-to-be-true-it-probably-is
Your digital footprint: make it light
People often say what goes on the internet stays on the internet. This infographic shows how to take care of your digital footprint.
View the infographic: secport.org/think-before-you-act
Cyberbullying: how to do something about it
Cyberbullying isn’t some force of nature you just have to put up with. This infographic explains what it is and what you can do about it.
View the infographic: secport.org/what-is-cyberbullying
Weaponising information: the hidden dangers
Information can be misused in many ways. This infographic explains what mis‑, dis‑ and mal‑information mean.
View the infographic: secport.org/weaponizing-information
If you spot something unusual, report it!
This infographic encourages staff to report anything unusual they notice.
View the infographic: secport.org/if-you-spot-something-unusual-report-it
What are the human traits that criminals exploit?
We’re social beings—polite, open and trusting—and criminals can take advantage of that. This infographic looks at the human traits they exploit.
View the infographic: secport.org/what-are-the-human-traits-that-criminals-exploit
What can you do to assess the reliability of the content?
Fact‑checking verifies claims and information to ensure accuracy and trustworthiness. This infographic provides a handy checklist to help you fact‑check.
View the infographic: secport.org/what-can-you-do-to-assess-the-reliability-of-the-content
What are the different forms of influence operations?
Influence operations often appears in surprisingly everyday situations. This infographic gives examples of how it can show up in daily life.
View the infographic: secport.org/what-are-the-different-forms-of-influence-operations
SecPedia
SecPedia offers a look at key issues and emerging trends, providing valuable insights into the world of cybersecurity. You can dive into specific topics or browse more widely.
Visit SecPedia: secport.org/materials/secpedia
Glossary
This glossary explains 86 key cybersecurity terms terms in clear, straightforward language. It’s useful both for self‑study and for explaining terms to others.
Visit the glossary: secport.org/materials/glossary
Panic Button
Unsure what to do? The Panic Button is a web page with guidance for a range of cybersecurity problems.
Visit the Panic Button: secport.org/cyber-panic