{"id":77947,"date":"2015-08-27T18:29:11","date_gmt":"2015-08-27T22:29:11","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/rbachnet.wwwmi3-ss40.a2hosted.com\/index.php\/"},"modified":"2021-08-23T20:37:09","modified_gmt":"2021-08-24T00:37:09","slug":"back-to-school-cybersafety-resources","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/rbach.net\/index.php\/back-to-school-cybersafety-resources\/","title":{"rendered":"Back to School Cybersafety Resources"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><a href=\"https:\/\/web.archive.org\/web\/20160807151850\/http:\/\/www.enterrasolutions.com\/2013\/11\/education-and-technology.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft wp-image-105630 size-medium\" title=\"Back to School Cybersafety Resources\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/rbach.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/school_tech.jpg?resize=150%2C97&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Back to School Cybersafety Resources\" width=\"150\" height=\"97\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/rbach.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/school_tech.jpg?resize=150%2C97&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/rbach.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/school_tech.jpg?resize=75%2C49&amp;ssl=1 75w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/rbach.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/school_tech.jpg?w=320&amp;ssl=1 320w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/a>The <strong>new school year<\/strong> is here. If <strong>cybersafety<\/strong>\u00a0is not on your &#8220;back to school&#8221; checklist, it should be.\u00a0<em><a href=\"http:\/\/www.secureworldexpo.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">SecureWorld<\/a><\/em>\u00a0offered up a list of resources to help parents have a <strong>meaningful conversation<\/strong> about &#8220;cyber-safety&#8221; with their children. <strong>Parents need to talk with their kids<\/strong> about what they can do to protect themselves from the threats that are lurking online.<\/p>\n<p>There are a variety of resources available that can help parents teach their children about the importance of Internet safety and privacy. Here are some recommended in the article.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/web.archive.org\/web\/20151226091148\/http:\/\/sunnewsonline.com\/new\/experts-advocate-cyber-security-law-fault-ambiguity-in-cybercrime-law\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright wp-image-105634 size-thumbnail\" title=\"threats lurking online\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/rbach.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/data-breach1-1.jpg?resize=75%2C63&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"threats lurking online\" width=\"75\" height=\"63\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/rbach.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/data-breach1-1.jpg?resize=75%2C63&amp;ssl=1 75w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/rbach.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/data-breach1-1.jpg?resize=150%2C125&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/rbach.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/data-breach1-1.jpg?w=240&amp;ssl=1 240w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 75px) 100vw, 75px\" \/><\/a>In 2009, President Obama asked the Department of Homeland Security to create the <a href=\"https:\/\/web.archive.org\/web\/20220513181638\/https:\/\/www.stopthinkconnect.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Stop.Think.Connect<\/strong>. Campaign<\/a> to help Americans understand the dangers that come with being online. The program stresses that cybersecurity is a shared responsibility. Parents can download a <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/web.archive.org\/web\/20170829011208\/https:\/\/www.dhs.gov\/sites\/default\/files\/publications\/Cybersecurity%20for%20Kids%20Tip%20Card_1.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Cybersecurity for Kids tip card<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0(PDF) that offers helpful hints and advice designed specifically for children.<\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.connectsafely.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">ConnectSafely.org<\/a><\/strong> is a nonprofit organization dedicated to educating users of connected technology about safety, privacy and security. The website offers a number of <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/web.archive.org\/web\/20161203184244\/http:\/\/www.connectsafely.org:80\/guides-2\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Parent Guides<\/a><\/strong>, written by parents for parents, including:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><em><a href=\"https:\/\/web.archive.org\/web\/20171104064443\/http:\/\/www.connectsafely.org:80\/a-parents-guide-to-student-data-privacy\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">A Parents&#8217; Guide to Student Data Privacy<\/a><\/em>,<\/li>\n<li><em><a href=\"http:\/\/www.connectsafely.org\/a-parents-guide-to-mobile-phones\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">A Parents&#8217; Guide to Mobile Phones<\/a><\/em> and<\/li>\n<li><em><a href=\"https:\/\/web.archive.org\/web\/20160708054645\/http:\/\/www.connectsafely.org:80\/a-parents-guide-to-cyberbullying\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">A Parents&#8217; Guide to Cyberbullying<\/a><\/em>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/web.archive.org\/web\/20201025062422\/https:\/\/mashable.com\/2012\/08\/23\/children-cyberbullying\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-105636\" title=\"Back to school\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/rbach.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/cell_kid1.jpg?resize=400%2C225&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Back to school\" width=\"400\" height=\"225\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/rbach.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/cell_kid1.jpg?w=950&amp;ssl=1 950w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/rbach.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/cell_kid1.jpg?resize=75%2C42&amp;ssl=1 75w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/rbach.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/cell_kid1.jpg?resize=150%2C84&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/rbach.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/cell_kid1.jpg?resize=768%2C432&amp;ssl=1 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/staysafeonline.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">The National Cybersecurity Alliance<\/a> is an industry-led group, founded by the likes of\u00a0<a title=\"Symantec\" href=\"https:\/\/securitycloud.symantec.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Symantec<\/a> (<a title=\"NASDAQ : SYMC\" href=\"https:\/\/wp.me\/p2wgaW-pra\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">SYMC<\/a>),\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.cisco.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Cisco<\/a> (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.tradingview.com\/symbols\/NASDAQ-CSCO\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">CSCO<\/a>),\u00a0<a title=\"Microsoft\" href=\"http:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Microsoft<\/a> (<a title=\"NASDAQ | MSFT\" href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/finance?cid=358464\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">MSFT<\/a>), and <a title=\"EMC\" href=\"http:\/\/www.emc.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">EMC<\/a> (<a title=\"NYSE : EMC\" href=\"https:\/\/www.forbes.com\/sites\/gilpress\/2016\/09\/06\/a-very-short-history-of-emc-corporation\/?sh=5d5568a05c4a\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">EMC<\/a>),\u00a0whose mission is to educate and therefore empower a digital society to use (<em><strong>rb-<\/strong> their products<\/em>) the Internet safely and securely at home, work and school.<\/p>\n<p>Parents and teachers can download tips and resources from their website <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/web.archive.org\/web\/20170416074058\/https:\/\/staysafeonline.org\/teach-online-safety\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">StaySafeOnline.org<\/a><\/strong>. The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.staysafeonline.org\/stay-safe-online\/resources\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">tip sheets<\/a> are created specifically for different age groups ranging from kindergarten to college students.\u00a0This site offers resources like:<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/web.archive.org\/web\/20170113023636\/http:\/\/staysafeonline.org\/stop-think-connect\/free-security-check-ups\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Free Security Check-Up\u00a0and Tools<\/a> &#8211; Which has download locations for tools from A to W &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.avast.com\/index\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Avast<\/a> to <a href=\"http:\/\/www.webroot.com\/us\/en\/home\/products-spysweeper\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Webroot<\/a>. (as always use at your own risk).<\/p>\n<p>Tip Sheets for:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/web.archive.org\/web\/20161224003038\/http:\/\/staysafeonline.org\/stay-safe-online\/resources\/what-lgbt-communities-should-know-about-online-safety-tip-sheet\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">LGBT online safety<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/web.archive.org\/web\/20161224002505\/https:\/\/staysafeonline.org\/stay-safe-online\/resources\/victims-of-cybercrime\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">What to do if you become a cybercrime victim<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/web.archive.org\/web\/20160329184440\/http:\/\/staysafeonline.org\/stay-safe-online\/resources\/internet-safety-and-security-tips-for-parents\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Cyber Tips for Parents<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The author states that industry professionals are also placing a high priority on preparing children for life in cyberspace. For instance, the <a href=\"https:\/\/web.archive.org\/web\/20160609175457\/https:\/\/www.isc2cares.org\/About\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>(ISC)2<\/strong> Foundation&#8217;s<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/web.archive.org\/web\/20161110042606\/https:\/\/www.isc2cares.org\/safe-and-secure\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Safe and Secure Online<\/strong> program<\/a> was introduced in 2006 in conjunction with <a href=\"http:\/\/www.childnet.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Childnet International<\/a>. They offer resources for parents which include Top 10 Tips for Parents\u00a0(PDF) and the <strong>Parent-Child Commitment to Safety Agreement<\/strong>\u00a0(PDF).<\/p>\n<p>The <em><a href=\"http:\/\/www.businessinsider.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Business Insider<\/a><\/em> polled and a bunch of <strong>industry cyber security experts<\/strong> about what they teach their kids about the internet. The experts working in the field recommend you:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Start discussing online safety at an early age.<\/li>\n<li>If you wouldn\u2019t do it face to face &#8211; Don\u2019t do it online.<\/li>\n<li>Once you\u2019ve written something you can\u2019t delete it.<\/li>\n<li>Not just to tell them the rules but also to spend the time\/<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>You can read the rest of the tips at <em>Business Insider<\/em> <a href=\"http:\/\/www.businessinsider.com\/heres-what-cyber-security-experts-teach-their-kids-about-the-internet-2014-8\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><strong><em>rb-<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><em>Good luck, you will need it. <\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Talk to your students about cyber safety &#8211; <\/em>S<em>taysafe.org&#8217;s guide on Internet Safety for Teens: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.staysafe.org\/teens\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/www.staysafe.org\/teens\/&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1541193956590000&amp;usg=AFQjCNH5RR8KXcbg67-3tZqCHBB5VBzCew\">https:\/\/www.staysafe.org\/<wbr \/>teens\/<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<h6>Related articles<\/h6>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/web.archive.org\/web\/20161018095051\/http:\/\/drdonysreviews.com\/family-cyber-security\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">Family Cyber Security [Video]<\/a> (drdonysreviews.com)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><em><a title=\"Ralph Bach\" href=\"https:\/\/rbach.net\/index.php\/new-resume\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Ralph Bach<\/a>\u00a0has been in IT long enough to know better and has blogged from his\u00a0<a title=\"Bach Seat\" href=\"https:\/\/rbach.net\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Bach Seat<\/a> about IT, careers, and anything else that catches his attention since 2005. 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