IT Security essentials

Protect your accounts, devices and personal information while studying at NWU.

Stay safe online

Learn how to recognise threats like phishing, scams and unsafe public Wi-Fi.

Smart habits for students

Simple security habits can prevent account loss and data breaches.

Explore IT Security topics

Quick topics to help you protect your accounts, devices, and personal information online.

Tip 1 • Safety

Cyberbullying

Learn how online harassment happens and what you can do to stop it.

Tip 2 • Identity

Identity Theft

Understand how criminals steal personal information and how to protect yourself.

Tip 3 • Report

Incident Response and Reporting

Know what steps to take and where to report a cyber security incident.

Tip 4 • MFA

Multi-factor Authentication

Add an extra layer of protection to keep your accounts secure.

Tip 5 • Updates

Patches versus Updates

Understand the difference and why both are essential for device security.

Tip 6 • Wi-Fi

Public Wi-Fi (1)

Discover the risks of using public Wi-Fi networks.

Tip 7 • Wi-Fi

Public Wi-Fi (2)

Learn practical tips to stay safe when connected to public Wi-Fi.

Tip 8 • Habits

Secure Online Behaviour (1)

Develop smart online habits to protect your digital identity.

Tip 9 • Social

Secure Online behaviour (2)

Use social media responsibly and avoid common online threats.

Tip 10 • Passwords

Secure Passwords

Create strong passwords to protect your online accounts.

Tip 11 • Scam

Social Engineering Captcha attack (1)

Learn how fake CAPTCHA attacks trick users into installing malware.

Tip 12 • Scam

Social Engineering Captcha attack (2)

Understand how attackers manipulate users through deceptive clicks.

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IT Security