Twitter, Facebook, and other social media platforms now offer similar functionality. That’s their choice, of course but there are safer ways for kids to share content on social media.Īn Instagram account, for example, can be configured to only allow approved followers to view content. In the mad rush to get content online to collect likes, comments, and shares, many people (and not just kids, mind you) tend to overshare. If it’s going online, keep it among friends & family FOMO is nothing compared to the consequences of identity theft, data compromise, or falling for a scam. The best way to avoid that danger is to “skip the click” altogether. Kids need to know that any link can represent potential danger in the form of spam and phishing (or worse). As the NCSA points out, “Links in email, tweets, texts, posts, social media messages and online advertising are the easiest way for cyber criminals to get your sensitive information.” Treat all links with mistrustĪt the risk of painting with broad strokes, skepticism remains the best policy when it comes to links-especially links that come in from third parties, strangers and digital ads. To that end, here are three fundamentals that, once learned, will serve kids well wherever they go online. To really #BeCyberSmart, though, is to be well versed in the fundamentals. This is a lot easier said than done-especially when you consider how drawn to, and surrounded by, screens of all types today’s generations of kids really are. You can’t put yourself in danger online if you’re not online! Step one: limit screen time. I suppose the easiest way to keep kids safe online is to first teach them moderation. So, in keeping with the theme of this year’s Cybersecurity Awareness Month, I thought I’d share a few tips. As the father of a little one myself, I’m often reflecting about how I’ll teach my own son to be safe online.
If everyone does their part – implementing stronger security practices, raising community awareness, educating vulnerable audiences or training employees – our interconnected world will be safer and more resilient for everyone.”
“The theme empowers individuals and organizations to own their role in protecting their part of cyberspace. #BeCyberSmart”, which the alliance describes as follows:
So it’s no wonder that October is always a big month here at ESET-because it’s Cybersecurity Awareness Month! What is Cybersecurity Awareness Month?Įvery October, the NCSA spends the entire month addressing different cybersecurity themes. We’re big fans of the alliance’s regular stream of Stay Safe Online content, as we agree on many of the same foundational best practices. As you may know, ESET is closely aligned with the National Cyber Security Alliance (NCSA).
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