Shape field (scope)

1. The Security - DigComp Certified User scheme applies to users able to mitigate risks and take security measures to protect personal data in different contexts (social networks, email, etc.), as well as to recognize the environmental impact of digital technologies.
2. The Security - DigComp Certified User scheme is offered in its entirety, as it can also be subdivided into four sub-schemes and three levels:

Subscheme

Description

Device Protection

 

It is concerned with protecting devices and digital content and understanding risks and threats in digital environments.

Protection of personal data and privacy

 

It concerns the protection of personal data and privacy in digital environments, as well as understanding the use and sharing of personal, identifiable information and awareness of Privacy Policy of digital services.

 

Protection of Health and Well-being

 

This concerns the avoidance of health risks and threats to physical and psychological well-being when using digital technologies, and the use of digital technology as a means of achieving social well-being and social inclusion.

 

 

Environmental protection

 

This refers to knowledge of the environmental impact of digital technologies in their use.

 

Candidates who have been certified in one of the sub-categories may apply for another by taking a supplementary examination.

 

Cognitive framework (syllabus)

 

Device protection

• Cyber-hygiene strategy and password management
• Protection software and response to security breaches

 

Protection of personal data and privacy

• Application of basic internet security measures
• Access, transactions and payments

 

Protection of Health and Welfare

• Strategy for monitoring and limiting the use of digital technology
• Techniques to protect the user experience from unwanted content and harmful behaviour

 

Environmental protection

• Low-tech strategies
• Digital consumer behaviour and environmental social impact

 

Examination methodology

Theoretical examination

 

Certification requirements

Minimum Compulsory education and technical training