Cyber Safety, Cyber Ethics and Cyber Security

Presented by Dr. Julia VanderMolen

Today’s World

• Full of …– wonder– fun– scary places– scary people

• Need to stay safe even when having fun

C3

• Cyber Safety• Cyber Ethics• Cyber Security

• Created by the National Cyber Security Alliance in Washington, DC

Cyber Safety

• Responsible rules and behaviors designed to keep individuals safe whenever connected to the Internet

• Ask student what are some examples of “safety rules” that parents ask them to follow while using the Internet

Cyber Safety Terms• Privacy• Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA)• Cyber Safety Contract• C3 Strategy– The three key components all Internet users should

understand and promise to use whenever they go online so keep themselves, others, and their computer safe!• Cyber Security• Cyber Safety• Cyber Ethics

Cyber Ethics

• Informal code of positive conduct used whenever someone is using the Internet

• “Doing the right thing even when no one is looking or watching”

• Ask students of wise and poor Internet use choices and discuss

• What are some good strategies for being a good digital citizen who behaves ethically online.

Cyber Ethics Terms• Cyber Smart Citizen• Copyright Laws• Illegal Downloads• Netiquette• Digital Citizenship

Cyber Security

• The protection of information and computer systems and networks while connected to the Internet

• Common strategies that people use to protect their computer and personal information– Antivirus– Firewalls– Malware protection– Never give out personal information – Always use a secure site when doing any

transactions

• List some security tips that people should know

Cyber Security Terms

• Adware• Anti-virus software• Browser hijacker• Exposure

“WWW Decision Tool”• Decision checklist to help reinforce

strategies to behave responsibly and remain safe and secure during all Internet activities– W – Who is asking for this personal

information?– W – What information is being requested?– W – Why do they need this personal

information?

Terms that to know

• Cyber Ethics• Cyber Security• Cyber Safety

National Cyber Security Alliance (NCSA)

• A Washington DC based national non-profit organization that collaborates with the federal government, corporate, non-profit and academic sectors, to create a culture of cyber security and safety awareness by providing the knowledge and tools necessary to prevent cyber crime and attacks to ensure that everyone remains safe while online.www.staysafeonline.org

Let’s do this ourselves• Break into groups• Each group will have a scenario to read and evaluate• Write down your findings• Report back to the group • Open ended discussion

Additional Sources

• NCSA (www.usatodayeducate.com/wordpress/index.php/technology-syber-security– Cyber security– NCSA has teamed up with USA Today

Education Foundation and the Department of Homeland Security to develop four lesson plans using recent news stories about cyber security issues. These lesson plans are targeted to 8th through 12th grade

Additional Resources

• CyberSmart! (www.cybersmart.org)– Safety and Security Online– Manners, Bullying and Ethics– The free CyberSmart! Student Curriculum

empowers students to use the Internet safely, responsibly, and effectively. The free CyberSmart! Educator Toolbar puts 21st century skills into practice every day, with just-in-time 24/7 access to annotated essential resources to support student learning.

Additional Resources• Department of Justice (

www.cybercrime.gov/rules/lessonplan1.htm)– The Department of Justice has

developed a kids page focused on lesson plans for elementary and middle school children

Additional resources• IKEEPSAFE (www.ikeepsafe.org)

– Internet Keep Safe Coalition – Faux Paw the Techno Cat– Internet Safety basics– How to handle cyber-bullying– Balancing real life with screen time– The risks and dangers of downloading– The Faux Paw® curriculum is based on research from

Harvard’s Center on Media and Child Health and created in partnership with the iKeepSafe Global Research Team, Penn State University Department of Education, and the University of Maryland.

– Most iKeepSafe resources are available for free download

Additional Resources• i-Safe (www.isafe.org)– Personal safety– Predator Identification– Intellectual Property– Cyber Citizenship– Cyber Bullying– i-Safe offers internet safety curriculum for

grades K-8 and webcasts for grades 9. Lessons are broken down by grades (K-8) and each grade’s lesson focuses on a different topic.

Additional resources• James Madison University (

www.jmu.edu/iiia/cybercitz)– A guide to responsible technology use– Safety– Security– Ethics

Additional resources• NetSmartz Workship (www.netsmartz.org)– Internet Safety– Cyber Bullying– NetSmartz offers free, multimedia Internet safety

presentations for use with children of all ages and adults. Resources include a Back to School kit, videos, worksheets and activity cards on online safety, texting, and cyberbullying. The NetSmartz Workshop is an interactive, educational safety resource from the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children® (NCMEC) and Boys & Girls Clubs of America (BGCA).

Additional Resources• Play It CyberSafe (

www.playitcybersafe.com)– Cyber ethics– Cyber crime– The Business Software Alliance has

developed a web site that teaches how to prevent cyber crime through knowledge of the law, their rights, and how to avoid misuse of the Internet.

Additional Resources• WebWise Kids (www.webwisekids.org)

– Online safety– Cyber security– Spyware– Bullying– Ethics– Social Networking– E-mail– Cell phone dangers– Emerging technology– Chat rooms and instant messaging safety– Personal website Danger Zones– Web Wise Kids is a unique organization that offers fun, challenging and

interactive simulations based on real-life criminal cases. Each program has been designed specifically for use with young people in classrooms and computer labs (special version of the programs are also available for home use)