1. Hoover Middle School Cyber Safety Discussion
Larry Wong, SSCP, Security+
Information Security Professional

2. Topic Of Interest
How to talk to children about screen and mobile device use
how to socialize online
Cyberbullying; how not to become a victim and how to respond if you encounter cyber bullies
Making computer security a habit
Protecting our children's privacy
What do you view as the biggest threats facing children
What should we be thinking about as our children move into high school
Teaching children to be discerning about news/fake news
Community resources

3. Privacy Set strict privacy settings in apps and on websites
Always to think about the information they're potentially giving away when hanging out online.
Some web sites and apps require that students must be 13 or older to participate

4. Staying Safe Online
Follow your family's rules about when and where to use the Internet.
Be polite, kind, and respectful.
Understand a website's rules, and know how to flag other users for misbehavior.
Recognize "red flags," including someone asking you personal questions such as your name and address.
Never share your name, your school's name, your age, your phone number, or your or home address with strangers.
Never send pictures to strangers.
Keep passwords private (except from parents).
Never open a message from a stranger; it may contain a virus that can harm a computer.
Immediately tell an adult if something mean or creepy happens.

5. Posting Pictures
Posting photos of yourself creates a digital footprint – It is like leaving a cookie bread crumbs, or foot tracks in dirt or mud, but on the internet, it is digital.
Second, once you post a photo/picture on the internet, you lose control over it. Anyone can easily copy the photo, tag it, save it, or use it without you knowing or your permission.
Lastly, anything everything you place on the internet has information that is valuable to advertisers and data collectors.

6. Keep It Secret
Make passwords eight or more characters long (The longer passwords, the harder to crack).
Do not to use dictionary words as your password, use nonsense words.
Make sure to use uppercase, lowercase letters, numbers, and symbols, these make it more difficult to guess.   
Frequently change your password every six months or sooner.
Don't use common nicknames, phone numbers, or addresses as your passwords. People that know you best can easily figure out your passwords.
Do not share your password with your friends or strangers. Sharing with your parents is a good idea.
Create a password that's unique but memorable.

7. Fake News - Check Your Sources
Snopes -
Break The Chain -
TruthOrFiction.com -
Sophos -
Hoax-Slayer -
Hoax Busters -

8. Walking Distractions Injuries
According to Injury Facts:
Distracted walking incidents involving cell phones accounted for more than 11,100 injuries between 2000 and 2011.
52% of cell phone distracted walking injuries happen at home
68% of those injured are women
54% are age 40 or younger
Nearly 80% of the injuries were due to a fall

9. Community Resources http://www.netsmartz.org/Parents
educator-resources
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