Digital Detectives: Safeguarding Your Online Presence

Did you know that everything you do online leaves a trace? Cybersecurity specialists call this your digital footprint, and it's a big part of their job to help people protect it. Today, step into the shoes of a cybersecurity expert and discover how managing your digital footprint can protect your personal information from online threats.

Your Task:

1. Research: Find out what a digital footprint is and identify ways it can impact your privacy. You can get started by reading this article about digital footprints.

2. Analyze: Review the privacy settings on at least two social media accounts to see what information you share. Here are some examples of settings to check and actionable steps you might want to consider taking.

3. Action Plan: Draft a strategy of 2-3 action steps to enhance your online privacy, specifying adjustments you’d make to your social media settings.