Guide to Cyber Security Education for Kids and Teens

1. Introduction

• Importance of cyber security for kids and teens:
  • Protects young users from online threats and teaches safe online behaviour.

2. Online Safety Education

• Teaching kids about online safety:
  • Discuss the importance of not sharing personal information.
  • Teach kids to recognise and avoid online dangers.
• Educating teens about social media security:
  • Explain privacy settings and safe sharing practices.
  • Encourage responsible use of social media.

3. Parental Controls and Cyberbullying

• Implementing parental controls on devices:
  • Use built-in parental controls to restrict access to inappropriate content.
  • Set time limits for device usage.
• Understanding and preventing cyberbullying:
  • Recognise signs of cyberbullying and encourage open communication.
  • Teach kids how to report and block bullies.

4. Safe Browsing and Sharing

• Safe browsing practices for kids:
  • Use child-friendly search engines and websites.
  • Teach kids to avoid clicking on suspicious links.
• Protecting personal information for kids:
  • Explain the importance of keeping personal information private.
  • Monitor and guide online activities.

5. Interactive Learning

• Using educational cyber security games for kids:
  • Use games and apps to teach cyber security concepts.
  • Encourage learning through fun and interactive activities.

6. Threat Response

• Responding to online threats against children:
  • Develop a plan for handling online threats.
  • Teach kids to report any suspicious activity to a trusted adult.
• Understanding and preventing online grooming:
  • Educate kids about the dangers of interacting with strangers online.
  • Monitor online communications and set guidelines.

7. Family Safety Plan

• Setting up a family cyber security plan:
  • Establish rules for online behaviour and device usage.
  • Discuss how to handle online threats and emergencies.