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DigComp3.0

Code: 4.1

Protecting devices

To apply safety and cybersecurity measures in order to protect digital devices and content. To be aware of the evolving nature of risks and threats in digital environments, and to have due regard to security of digital devices and their contents.

Descriptors

Basic

What you can do at this level

  • CS4.1.01No AI reference

    Acknowledge the importance of one's individual role in protecting digital devices and their contents.

  • CS4.1.02No AI reference

    Recognise that individual actions and cybersecurity tools work together to help keep devices and their contents secure.

  • CS4.1.03No AI reference

    Recognise that there is cybersecurity legislation that helps to ensure the security of products and services.

  • CS4.1.04No AI reference

    Identify and apply basic device protection measures such as antivirus software, screen locking, strong passwords, and multi-factor authentication.

What you learn at this level

  • LO4.1.01ANo AI reference

    Acknowledge the importance of one's individual role in protecting digital devices and their contents.

  • LO4.1.06SNo AI reference

    Apply basic device protection measures and practices, such as antivirus software, screen locking, strong passwords, and multi-factor authentication.

  • LO4.1.02KNo AI reference

    Recognise the concepts of cybersecurity, cyber threat and cyberattack.

  • LO4.1.03KNo AI reference

    Recognise that individuals' actions and cybersecurity tools work together to help keep devices and their contents secure.

  • LO4.1.04KNo AI reference

    Recognise that there is cybersecurity legislation that helps to ensure the security of products and services.

  • LO4.1.05KNo AI reference

    Identify basic device protection measures and practices, such as antivirus software, screen locking, strong passwords, and multi-factor authentication.

Intermediate

What you can do at this level

  • CS4.1.05Implicit AI

    Acknowledge the importance of remaining vigilant to and up-to-date with cybersecurity practices.

  • CS4.1.06Implicit AI

    Describe main features of malware and apply a variety of malware prevention techniques to protect devices and their contents.

  • CS4.1.07Explicit AI

    Recognise that recent and emerging digital technologies such as AI systems can be used for both cyberattacks and cybersecurity.

What you learn at this level

  • LO4.1.08KImplicit AI

    Describe main features of malware.

  • LO4.1.10SImplicit AI

    Apply a variety of malware prevention techniques and practices to protect devices and their contents.

  • LO4.1.07AImplicit AI

    Acknowledge the importance of remaining vigilant to and up-to-date with cybersecurity practices.

  • LO4.1.09KExplicit AI

    Recognise that AI systems can be used for both cyberattacks and cybersecurity.

Advanced

What you can do at this level

  • CS4.1.08Implicit AI

    Prioritise regular checking and updating of cybersecurity measures to protect devices and their contents in response to evolving digital threats.

  • CS4.1.09Implicit AI

    Describe key rights of individuals under current cybersecurity legislation.

  • CS4.1.10Explicit AI

    Identify examples of how recent and emerging technologies such as AI systems are used in cyberattacks and cybersecurity.

  • CS4.1.11No AI reference

    Assist others in implementing basic cybersecurity protection measures, such as antivirus software, screen locking, strong passwords and multi-factor authentication.

What you learn at this level

  • LO4.1.12KImplicit AI

    Describe key rights of individuals under current cybersecurity legislation.

  • LO4.1.11ANo AI reference

    Prioritise regular checking and updating of cybersecurity measures that are in place on one's devices.

  • LO4.1.14SImplicit AI

    Update cybersecurity measures to protect devices and their contents in response to evolving digital threats.

  • LO4.1.15SNo AI reference

    Assist others in implementing basic device protection measures, such as antivirus software, screen locking, strong passwords and multi-factor authentication.

  • LO4.1.13KExplicit AI

    Identify examples of how recent and emerging technologies such as AI systems are used in cyberattacks and cybersecurity.

Highly advanced

What you can do at this level

  • CS4.1.12Implicit AI

    Stay informed about digital technological and legislative developments in relation to cybersecurity.

  • CS4.1.13Implicit AI

    Assess rights of individuals under relevant provisions of current cybersecurity legislation.

  • CS4.1.14Implicit AI

    Lead or contribute to citizen-focused cybersecurity initiatives.

  • CS4.1.15Implicit AI

    Support others to build their capabilities in protecting devices and their contents against digital threats.

What you learn at this level

  • LO4.1.17SImplicit AI

    Assess rights of individuals under relevant provisions of current cybersecurity legislation.

  • LO4.1.16AImplicit AI

    Stay informed about digital technological and legislative developments in relation to cybersecurity.

  • LO4.1.18SImplicit AI

    Lead or contribute to citizen-focused cybersecurity initiatives.

  • LO4.1.19SImplicit AI

    Support others to build their capabilities in protecting their devices and their contents against digital threats.

Learning outcome types
K — What you need to know: theoretical understanding and factual information.
S — What you can do: practical and technical abilities.
A — How you approach things: values, dispositions and behaviours.