Cybersecurity for the Next Generation

Overview and purpose

We live in a time where online security is more critical than ever. Cyberattacks, identity theft, and fake news are on the rise, so understanding how to protect your data is essential. But how do hackers work? What tools can we use to stay safe?

This 5-day online course (25 hours total) is designed for students under 18 who want to learn how to safeguard their privacy and security online. Through real-world simulations, interactive exercises, and digital defense strategies, students will recognize common cyber threats and learn practical techniques to stay protected.

By the end of the course, students will gain hands-on cybersecurity skills and create a personalized digital security plan.

Learning Outcome

By completing this course, students will:

  • Identify major cyber threats like phishing, malware, and social engineering.
  • Use tools to protect their data and online privacy.
  • Create strong passwords and manage two-factor authentication.
  • Simulate an ethical hacking attack to understand digital vulnerabilities.
  • Develop a personal cybersecurity plan to secure their accounts and devices.
Admission information
  • Language: Italian
  • Audience: Students under 18 interested in technology and cybersecurity.
  • Requirements: A computer with a stable internet connection.
  • Maximum number of participants: 20
location

Online – Live interactive training.

Duration and Daily Schedule

5 days, 25 total hours (live sessions + practical exercises).

Daily Schedule

Day 1: Introduction to Cybersecurity

  • What is cybersecurity, and why does it matter?
  • Creating secure passwords and protecting online accounts.

Day 2: Phishing, Malware, and Cyber Threats

  • How hackers exploit security weaknesses.
  • Workshop: Simulating a phishing attack and learning how to detect it.

Day 3: Online Privacy and Data Protection

  • How to keep personal data safe on social media and websites.
  • Secure settings for privacy protection and anonymous browsing.

Day 4: Ethical Hacking Simulation

  • Students will test digital vulnerabilities in a controlled environment.
  • Strategies to defend against cyberattacks.

Day 5: Cybersecurity Plan Creation and Certification

  • Developing a personal digital security plan.
  • Final discussion with cybersecurity experts.
Why Choose This Course
  • 100% practical: Real-world simulations and live defense strategies.
  • Essential skills: Protect your data and browse safely.
  • Expert-led sessions: Learn from cybersecurity professionals.
  • Final certification: A recognized cybersecurity skills certificate.
What Sets Us Apart
  • Immersive experience: Simulations, ethical hacking, and security tests.
  • Ethical approach: Learn to use cybersecurity responsibly.
  • Interactive community: Engage with peers and develop a personal security plan.