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1 School of Computing

2 The Information Security Awareness Research Group

3 Quote by Bruce Schneier “People often represent the weakest link in the security chain and are chronically responsible for the failure of security systems”

4 Users of information inexperienced users experienced users may not be aware of the risks have a higher technical knowledge of information security and possible threats Take responsibility for the information they work with

5 Users of information Younger users of information enthusiastic users of social networks extremely risky worst users in terms of threat awareness and security practices

6 Projects Focus Information security awareness and education amongst home users A citizen who uses ICT for personal use outside the work environment self responsible to secure computer children adults elderly

7 Projects Focus Information security awareness and education amongst home users A citizen who uses ICT for personal use outside the work environment self responsible to secure computer children adults elderly

8 Projects Focus Information security awareness and education amongst home users A citizen who uses ICT for personal use outside the work environment self responsible to secure computer children Role players teachers parents caregivers

9 Projects Open discussion share ideas, experiences, challenges and concerns regarding cyber awareness among children and users of information

10 Projects Open discussion share ideas, experiences, challenges and concerns regarding cyber awareness among children and users of information Guidelines on E-safety in Schools in collaboration with Joy Rosario from the Dept of Basic Education

11 Projects Open discussion share ideas, experiences, challenges and concerns regarding cyber awareness among children and users of information Guidelines on E-safety in Schools in collaboration with Joy Rosario from the Dept of Basic Education Internet awareness and education day in collaboration with Dept of Basic Education, government & industry

12 Themes: Educating children on the ethical and responsible use of social networking systems Post graduate students

13 Themes: Educating children on the ethical and responsible use of social networking systems Enhancing information security awareness in organisations by incorporating social issues into the information security awareness programmes Post graduate students

14 Themes: Educating children on the ethical and responsible use of social networking systems Enhancing information security awareness in organisations by incorporating social issues into the information security awareness programmes Assessing information security awareness programmes in South African banks Post graduate students

15 Themes: Educating children on the ethical and responsible use of social networking systems Enhancing information security awareness in organisations by incorporating social issues into the information security awareness programmes Assessing information security awareness programmes in South African banks Enhance privacy for online social networking Post graduate students

16 “If you think technology can solve your security problems, then you don't understand the problems and you don't understand the technology.” Conclusion

17 “If you think technology can solve your security problems, then you don't understand the problems and you don't understand the technology.” Conclusion Our vision Contribute towards the creation of a cyber awareness culture


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