Company LOGO Internet Safety A Community Approach

Agenda 1. Introduction 2. Presentation 3. Question/Answer 4. Resource Sharing

Traditional Safety Skills Make judgments about dangerous situations Don’t be mean to people Report and discuss things with parents or adults Take responsibility for your own behavior

Staying Safe The risks to children and young adults have always been there, however the delivery mechanisms have changed.

Online Opportunities Posting video from mobile devicesBuilding online profilesTexting each other from their mobile devicesCreating alter egos in the form of online avatars Connect with friends online that they don’t regularly see in person Sending photos to friendsBroadcasting what they are doing to hundreds of people People of all ages are:

Risks Online Inappropriate Conduct Anonymity You are responsible for how you act Inappropriate Contact Bullies Hackers Predators Scammers Inappropriate Content Pornography Violence Hate Speech

Where to start? Start Early As soon as they use a device Parents get “first say” Create an honest, open environment Be a guide – supportive and positive Listen Be honest Initiate Conversations Use everyday opportunities TV programs and News stories Communicate Your Values Be upfront Help kids make thoughtful decisions Be Patient Small Doses Repeat Keep lines of communication open

What to Teach? Digital Citizenship Cyber Security Cyber Ethics Cyber Safety

Cyber Security Cyber Security Protect your information What’s coming in? What’s going out? Before offering information, ask yourself: Who wants this information? What information are they asking for? Why do they need it?

Cyber Safety Keeping yourself safe when online Watch For: Abuse Cyber Bullying Cyber Stalking

Cyber Ethics Commit to behave ethically online Be Respectful in Conversations Respect Intellectual Property Be Critical of Information Cite Sources

Educate Yourself Basic Cybersecurity and Online Safety  Never leave your equipment unattended  Protect your passwords  Use different passwords for different accounts  Back up your computer files regularly  Be careful accessing sites/services over wireless networks  On your home wireless network – secure access  Security – update security software, operating system and web browser automatically  Use caution when using public computers & don’t forget to log off  Turn your computer off when not in use Social Networking  Be cautious about offering personal information  Use privacy settings  Protect your reputation  Limit your social network to “real” friends  Be open to talking about what you and others post online

Educate Yourself Online Shopping and Banking  Limit shopping to merchants you know and trust  Use a credit card or payment service for transactions  Check your statements regularly  “Https” or “shttp” in URL indicated that extra security is in place for you information on this Web site  Don’t provide financial information through  Ask yourself the 3 W’s before sending information  Who will see it?  What’s the value of it?  Why for they need to see it? Downloads and File Sharing  Be careful with free downloadable software  Use caution when using free file- sharing programs  Be alert to phishing scams  Don’t follow links or pop-ups that claim your computer is infected

Keeping Kids Safe Business School Parents Library Police Dept. Community Keeping Kids Safe

Questions

Resources To be added at a later date…

Works Cited “Stay Safe Online.” National Cyber Security Alliance. 1 Aug “Net Cetera: Chatting with Kids About Being Online.” On Guard Online: Your Safety Net. 1 Aug “Internet Safety Tips for Parents.” iSafe Inc. 1 Aug “Online Safety: A Parent’s Guide” New York State – Internet Crimes Against Children. 1 Aug “Net Smartz Kids.” National Center for Missing and Exploited Kids. 1 Aug “Empowering Parents and Protecting Children in an Evolving Media Landscape.” The Berkman Center for Internet & Society at Harvard University. 1 Aug