CYBER – SAFETYAND

DIGITAL CITIZENSHIP

Finally brothers, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable – if there is anything excellent or worthy of praise, think on these things.

Phil. 4:8

Physical Safety – freedom from physical harm

Psychological Safety – freedom from cruelty, harassment, exposure to potentially disturbing materialReputational Safety – freedom from unwanted social or professional consequences that could affect a careerIdentity or Property Safety – freedom from theft of identity and property

FOUR TYPES OF ONLINE SAFETY

It can be Public and PermanentYou have no control who sees it and what they

do with itInformation can be copied, pasted and

modifiedIt may not be received in the way it was

intended

Unlike face to face when tone, expression give clues, there are none with the net

THE NET EFFECTsome unique characteristics of this cyber world

Stranger dangerViewing inappropriate contentPosting inappropriate contentCyber-bullying Privacy and reputation Online addictionOnline inappropriate activitiesDevice security

CYBER CONCERNS

Like it or not, personal information sites continue to be more accurate, dig deeper and reveal more and more of your digital life

These entities gather information about you, your digital activities and your contacts

Welcome to the Global Village

Lost in the rapid progress of technology is a consistent, safe code of use

Most digital users do not realize how quickly their online activities can be public and permanent

The Problem

Poor digital decision-making starts in the mind of the user

Abusing technology, such as sexting and cyber-bullying are the effects of poor digital choices

There will be consequences that usually creates a chain reaction that is very difficult to take back

What is the cause?

Development of a “Digital Consciousness”Golden Rule for the 21st century“Develop and maintain a mindset that you are prepared for your digital actions to be

“public and permanent”

Realize that you must operate powerful digital tools and technologies with the same preventative mindset that you would use for other things like fire or the automobile

This mindset would have you evaluate risk vs. reward before you post information

THE SOLUTION!!

Report: Teen gets 15 years for Facebook blackmail

Nude picture on phone lost in McDonald’s ends up online

Sexting in Maryland school gets student expelled

Teen sentenced to 12 months in jail for sexual bullying on Facebook

Weiner resigns after sexting scandal

Public and Permanent in the News

Provide you with information necessary to understand that you are accountable and responsible for maintaining a Digital Consciousness

What can we in school do?

Concerns:People may not be who they say they are so have a

parent approve anyone you meet online before you talk to them

If the conversation turns to sex or starts to make you uncomfortable, get off immediately

If someone tries to meet you, contact an adult immediately

Never meet up with someone you first meet onlineIf you must take a parent or group

of friends and meet in a very public place

Stranger Dangermost people on the web are nice and have positive intentions

Your online life is a reflection of youInsist that you and people around

you are treated respectfullyRespect other people’s digital

propertyStuff you created belongs to you and

you should control what is done with it

Be original or cite your sourcesHave your work reflect excellence

Digital Citizenship

Protect your passwordsCreate secure passwords Use phrases that are easy to

remember but hard to guessDon’t sue the same password for multiple sites

Passwords

Make sure that you have security software

Be careful of WiFi hotspots – hotel lobbies, airports, etc.

Don’t download anything from a source you don’t trust

Always back up your data

Security

It’s up to you to control what other people know about you

If it’s private, don’t post it online, even email

Anything can be copied, pasted and forwarded

Once it is posted, you cannot take it back

Don’t post information that could get you in trouble now or in the future

Protect your Privacy

Do not give out personal information

Name Where you livePhone number BirthdateHome Address School/church

You can give out impersonal information

Sports teams you like favorite movies(Other likes and dislikes)

Email and Messages

Cyber-bullying – the use of technology to harm another person in a deliberate, repeated and hostile manner

Cyber-Mobbing – a form of cyber bullying involving a group sharing the same malicious mindset or intent to harm

Flaming – hostile interaction between internet users usually in a internet forum or chat room

Cyber-stalking – using electronic means to gather information for the purpose of harass an individual or group; false accusations, threats

Common Cyber Risks

Sexting – The act of sending an image, video, text, etc. of a sexual nature to another individual (digital), smart phone, etc.

Outing – Publically revealing personal information without the person’s consent

Impersonation – pretending to be another person in order to deceive

Phishing – attempting to acquire sensitive information such as usernames, passwords, credit cart information through faking authenticity

Malware – deliberate attempt to send a virus crippling the computer’s ability to call up data

It is against the lawIt could haunt you laterDon’t let provocative pictures be

made of youDon’t send them online, even to

someone you care aboutIf you get them, don’t share themDon’t carry them around in your

phone

Sexting

Bullying has been around a long time but cyber-bullying is a recent phenomenon

Bullies can be invisible – victims don’t know who the bully is or why they are being targeted

Viral – hurtful actions of the bully can spread to a large group of people, the school, the city,.. The perception is everyone is in on the joke

Cyber-bullying

Don’t respond or retaliateTalk to someone you trust especially

an adultSave the evidence; it could be a

police matterBe a friend not a bystanderAncomm

Response to a Cyber-bully

I want you to be wise about what is good and innocent about what is evil.Romans 16:10

With great power comes great responsibility.

Ben Parker – Spiderman

Advice

Sources:“Social media snares”Safe surfing kidsSafe kids.com

1. Which screen name is best to have?A. cheergirl9393B. chrisp1990C. sandysmith999D. horseluvr01E. tphscheergrl

CYBER – SAFETY QUIZ

2. While surfing the internet, you get an error message from your internet provider; it says that it will delete your account unless you type in your password again, should you send the information?

A. YesB. No

3. If someone online tells you they are a sophomore in high school, and they are taking Driver’s Education classes, they are probably how old?

A. 14 B. 15 C. 16 D. No way to tell

4. If you have been talking on the internet to a person for a long time and the person wants to meet, which is okay to do?

A. Meet them as long as both of you bring a friend

B. Meet them in a public placeC. Tell a trusted friend where you will

be before you goD. Ask your parent first, then have

them go with you to a public place

5. If someone online sends you a message that is insulting or obscene, you should A. Erase them from your “friends” list

B. Delete the messageC. Insult them backD. Tell a responsible adult

6.You are talking to someone online, they know some of the same people that you know. Since they have many of the same friends, is it okay for you to give them your phone number if they ask?A. Yes B. No

7. It is okay to send someone online your picture when

A. They send you theirs firstB. You send them an old pictureC. As long as you don’t send them your

address tooD. Only if a parent/guardian is present and you have their permission

8. While surfing the internet, you see a website that makes you feel uncomfortable. What should you do?

A. Write down its name and don’t go there again

B. Tell you friends so that they can avoid it to

C. Tell a parent, guardian or teacherD. Shut down the computer

1. I HAVE A PERSONAL SOCIAL WEB PAGE (Facebook Linked in, etc)(yes is 10 points)2. I have posted my personal phone or

cell number on my social website or chat room.

(yes is 10 points)3. I have posted my home address on

my social website.(yes is 10 points)

DIGITAL RISK ASSESSMENT

4. I have posted my school/work name on my social website.

(yes – 10 points)5. I post current and future status

updates (going on vacation, going to the mall, etc).

(yes – 10 points)6. My understanding is that deleting a

pictureor test file from my Digital Tools removes them permanently.

(yes – 10 points)

7. I have anti-virus and anti-spyware programs installed on my computer.

(no – 10 points)8. I run my anti-virus and anti-spyware

programs daily.(no – 10 points)9. In the digital world, I feel that I am

anonymous.(yes – 20 points)10. My social website passsword is truly

able to keep my contents private.(yes – 10 points)

11.I have taken digital pictures/video of myself which I would not feel comfortable showing my parents.

(yes – 50 points)12.I shared pictures, video, texts about

myself that I would not show my parents.

(yes – 100 points)13.I so and say things in front of my

webcam that I would not show my parents.

(yes – 50 points)

14.I have, for what ever reason, harassed or bullied others through digital technology.

(yes – 100 points)

1-30 appear to be using digital technology responsibly; chances are low of being involved in an issue40 – 120 moderately high risk of identity theft or exploitation130 – high risk to face a severe or dangerous situation