Useful Strategies to Navigate Cyberspace

Useful Strategies to Navigate Cyberspace Digital competence is the set of knowledge, attitude, and skills that are necessary to navigate cyberspace safely, critically, and for creative purposes. Critical Thinking Don’t play into the hands of the cyber attackers by responding with emotion or negligence. • Assess and manage risks of incoming requests and your actions • Plan, evaluate, and implement cybersecurity measures based on evidence • Factcheck the authenticity of a claim by strategically searching the web for different opinions • Test and confirm your cybersecurity rather than assuming that your network is secure2 Problem Solving Have a solution-oriented outlook to issues you may face while navigating cyberspace. • Respond to security breaches and threats by troubleshooting1 • Solve technical problems and find digital solutions for your needs • Seek help of the more knowledgeable people when you need support Communication & Collaboration Use online tools to connect and collaborate with strangers and loved ones. • Communicate with your family and friends about your online experiences • Articulate and broadcast your ideas using online tools such as social media • Have sensible online interactions and discussions on online forums Self-awareness and Self-development Practice self-awareness to monitor and develop yourself. • Monitor your own internet use benefiting from time and task trackers • Take responsibility of your own learning by using online educational content • Engage in reflective thinking regarding the effect of the online content you consume on your mental health and wellbeing • Take time off from your screens if they are putting you down Creativity Cultivate your creative skills by • Creating, integrating and reworking digital content • Broadcasting your innovations to your audience • Adding to the knowledge base on cyberspace by sharing your experiences and ideas • Conforming to the intellectual property laws and defend your own creative rights Digital Resilience Build digital resilience in order to recover from a cyberattack without long lasting effects. 3, 4 • Back up your data and information in multiple ways • Recover from the psychological and financial effects of an attack by seeking support of your community • Seek help from cybersecurity, law and psychology experts if you are being attacked Employ these six strategies to ensure wellbeing and safety of yourself and your community while navigating in the cyberspace with its benefits and threats. References 1. What is critical thinking, https://securityboulevard.com/2018/09/what-is-critical-thinking/ 2. A Guide to the National Initiative for Cybersecurity Education 3. What is Digital Resilience?, https://www.educare.co.uk/news/what-is-digital-resilience 4. Building Digital Resilience, https://www.telenor.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/Telenor-report-Building-Digital-Resilience.pdf