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Fake Phishing Emails Expose Need for Cybersecurity Training. It’s something IT leaders generally know — you can buy all kinds of hardware and software to try to ward off cyberattacks, but one of the most important cybersecurity vulnerabilities to address involves people, not technology.

Fake Phishing Emails Expose Need for Cybersecurity Training

That human element is particularly important for K–12 districts, which are popular targets for cyber incidents because of the heaps of sensitive information they collect. Some school districts are forced to pay ransoms to retrieve data. Some attacks shutter districts for days. Against that backdrop, my team and I noticed an increase in phishing emails to our faculty and staff as well as a bump in the number of teachers requesting tech support because of malware on their devices.

That prompted us to launch an anti-phishing campaign last year during the fall semester. 4 Reasons Why Facebook Is a Security and Privacy Nightmare. Facebook is no longer the king of the social media castle.

4 Reasons Why Facebook Is a Security and Privacy Nightmare

More and more people are starting to turn their backs on the network for good. And while it’s still possible to contend that you shouldn’t delete your account, the arguments in favor of ditching the service are piling up at an alarming rate. If you value your security and/or privacy, keep reading. In early 2018, Facebook hit the news headlines for its role in the Cambridge Analytica scandal. In simple terms, Zuckerberg’s company was complicit in letting the data analysis firm steal and retain information on 50 million of the service’s users. If the incident was a one-off, you might be able to forgive Facebook. Here are some of the other most infamous incidents. "The End of Bullying Begins With Me": Bullying Prevention Books for Young Mighty Girls. By Katherine Handcock, A Mighty Girl Senior Research Intern “The End of Bullying Begins With Me” is the National Bullying Prevention Month slogan for 2013, and at A Mighty Girl we believe that’s absolutely true!

"The End of Bullying Begins With Me": Bullying Prevention Books for Young Mighty Girls

By teaching our children about bullying — what it is, the effects it has on everyone, and the ways that we can stop it — we can work to ensure that bullying becomes a smaller and smaller part of all our lives. With that in mind, we’ve put together a series of three blogs featuring great Mighty Girl anti-bullying resources for all ages. Lol...OMG!: What Every Student Needs To Know About Online Reputation Management, Digital Citizenship And Cyberbullying. Your Project. Bibliography, References and Acknowledgements Bibliography and References: INTERNET WEB SOURCES (Question, Hypothesis, Research): These sources were used extensively during the development of my question, my hypothesis, and the large background research conducted for this experiment.

Your Project

Practitioners - Internet safety and responsible use - Using Glow and ICT. Scotland's Child Internet Safety Action Plan The first UK Child Internet Safety Strategy was launched in December 2009.

Practitioners - Internet safety and responsible use - Using Glow and ICT

In February 2010, the Scottish Government launched its own specific Action Plan to help address some of the child internet safety and responsible use issues in Scotland. The Scottish Action plan specifically uses the words 'responsible use' following any reference to 'child internet safety'. Welcome to the Knowledge Centre. An Outstanding Internet Safety Cheat Sheet for Teachers and Parents. Internet is like a jungle full of predators ready to take you down anytime you give them a chance.

An Outstanding Internet Safety Cheat Sheet for Teachers and Parents

Strolling in this jungle sometimes comes with a very high cost, a cost that is way higher when it comes to kids. Online safety issues comes at the top priorities of parents. They all show a deep concern about their kids use of internet and the time they spend navigating the web but when asked about the preemtive measures to take to protect their kids, several parents hide behind the popular " I am not tech-savvy" excuse. StopBullying.gov. StopBullying.gov. Bullying advice. Kids Against Bullying - Home. Anti-Bullying Network. A Bullying Quiz. Printer-friendly version.

A Bullying Quiz

Getting started – For families – Safety Center – Google. As a parent or guardian, you know what feels right for your family and how your kids learn best.

Getting started – For families – Safety Center – Google

To help your family navigate through new technologies, gadgets, and services in an ever-changing online world, it helps to get practical advice. That’s why we continuously talk to safety experts, parents, educators and communities around the world – to keep a pulse on what works. Together, we can help nurture a community of responsible digital citizens. {*style:<ul>*} {*style:<li>*} {*style:<h3>*} Family Link {*style:</h3>*} {*style:<br>*} With the Family Link app from Google, you can stay in the loop as your kid explores on their Android device. Parents & Guardians. Welcome to WiredSafety.org .:. WiredSafety. Digital citizenship, online safety & civility. Home: Cybersmart. Safe Online Outreach Society.

A THIN LINE, MTV's sexting, cyberbullying, digital dating abuse campaign : www.athinline.org. Google+ Safety Guide for Educators and Parents. A Parents' Guide to Facebook. AT&T Internet Safety Connections Game. Keep Yourself and Your Stuff Safe Online" Digital Book for Teens by Linda McCarthy from Official Microsoft Download Center. Own Your Space Teen Book All Chapters. Olweus Bullying Prevention Program. Welcome to the Clemson University website for the Olweus Bullying Prevention Program (OBPP).

Olweus Bullying Prevention Program

The Olweus Program (pronounced Ol-VAY-us) is a comprehensive approach that includes schoolwide, classroom, individual, and community components. Digital Literacy and Citizenship Classroom Curriculum. Creating a Safe and Respectful Environment in Our Nation's Classrooms Training Toolkit. Jump to navigation Search form Creating a Safe and Respectful Environment in Our Nation's Classrooms Training Toolkit This training toolkit is made up of two modules that address bullying in classrooms.

Creating a Safe and Respectful Environment in Our Nation's Classrooms Training Toolkit

Specifically, it is designed for trainers to assist teachers in cultivating meaningful relationships with students while creating a positive climate in the classroom. MediaSmarts. Internet Safety. Cyberbullying - what it is, how it works and how to understand and deal with cyberbullies. InternetSafety101.org: Home. Bullying: What is Bullying?