The beginning of the summer break is the perfect time for parents to remind their children about the importance of safe online habits. The sun’s out, and so is school. But despite our best efforts, the chances are that our children will spend the coming summer holiday period glued to their devices. Depending on their … More School’s out for summer, but it’s not time to let your cyber guard down
Strategies for stopping and responding to cyberbullying require a concerted, community-wide effort involving parents, educators and children themselves. Bullying of any kind can have a devastating impact on the victim’s well-being and life. Physical bullying, also known as face-to-face or in-person bullying, is still an issue in schools, with many researchers saying that its long-term consequences can be even … More Stop Cyberbullying Day: Prevention is everyone’s responsibility
What can schools, which all too often make easy prey for cybercriminals, do to bolster their defenses and keep threats at bay? Schools are at the center of societal change, whether it is by educating and empowering students or by serving as a mirror of current social and economic realities. In order to fulfill their … More 5 steps to protect your school from cyberattacks
For many, a new school year symbolizes a new beginning. For kids it’s as much a celebration as New Year’s Eve for adults. New beginnings, a clean slate and starting over. No wonder we want to prepare for it as best we can, to set ourselves, and our children, up for success. The preparation should … More Kids back at school. Check. Devices protected. Check.
It’s never too late to prevent children from being dragged to the dark side and to ensure their skills are a force for good. When we talk about cybercrime and children, it’s often in the context of protecting the young ones from online dangers. That could mean ensuring our kids’ devices have the right parental control software … More Teenage cybercrime: How to stop kids from taking the wrong path
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