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DigiSec Self-Assessment

This document contains a self-assessment to help individuals identify their digital security risks and vulnerabilities. It contains questions in five areas: digital tools, digital communications, digital spaces, digital habits, and digital prudence. The assessment is scored out of 25 and can be printed to PDF for later reference.

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DigiSec Self-Assessment

This document contains a self-assessment to help individuals identify their digital security risks and vulnerabilities. It contains questions in five areas: digital tools, digital communications, digital spaces, digital habits, and digital prudence. The assessment is scored out of 25 and can be printed to PDF for later reference.

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ASSESSING YOUR DIGITAL SECURITY RISKS P1

Before you can take practical steps to increase your online and digital security, it is helpful to take part in the short
self-assessment below to identify your own risks and vulnerabilities when navigating the digitial world. After the
exercise we will guide you through how to interpret the results of your assessment.

1 2 3 4 5
No or Rarely Sometimes Frequently Yes or
Never Always

DIGITAL TOOLS
I use a trusted password manager, or I always
use strong, unique passphrases for every
website.

I use a trusted VPN (virtual private network) or


Tor browser
I limit, filter or disable javascript in my
browser by default

I use trusted antivirus software

DIGITAL TOOLS TOTAL: 0.00 /5


DIGITAL COMMUNICATIONS
I use email and messaging services with end-
to-end encryption

I verify the authenticity of links before clicking


them and attachments before downloading
them

I avoid clicking links or opening attachments


from senders I do not know

When people I know contact me in a strange


or suspicious manner, I verify that it was
them through other channels
DIGITAL COMMUNICATIONS TOTAL: 0.00/5
DIGITAL SPACES
I avoid using public Wi-Fi unless I absolutely
have to, and I avoid insecure wireless networks

I am familiar with the privacy policies of the


social media platforms I use

I make sure I can remotely track my phone

I have a good understanding of the legal


implication of the software I am using to
keep myself safe online
P2 1 2 3 4 5
No or Rarely Sometimes Frequently Yes or
Never Always

I avoid downloading apps from unofficial app


stores
DIGITAL SPACES TOTAL: 0.00 /5
DIGITAL HABITS
I update my software and operating systems
as soon as updates are available

I change my personal account's passphrase


at least every 3 months

I keep up to date on the latest digital


security trends and threats

I use strong lock screen security on my


mobile devices

I use two-factor or multi-factor authentication


whenever available
DIGITAL HABITS TOTAL: 0.00 /5
DIGITAL PRUDENCE
I am well aware that hacking, cyberattacks
and surveillance can happen to me

I can navigate my email inbox safely – I know


which emails to open and which to ignore

When installing a new app, I take time to


review the permissions it is requesting

I feel confident that if I receive an online


message I am able to identify whether it is a
phishing attempt and act accordingly

I know what to do if my accounts have been


compromised by malware or after having
been the victim of a phishing attack
DIGITAL PRUDENCE TOTAL: 0.00/5

0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00

DIGITAL SECURITY ASSESSMENT TOTAL = 0.00 /25 = 0%

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