One Parent to Another Tony Anscombe – Senior Security Evangelist

tony.anscombe@avg.com

July 2014

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Why I decided to write the ‘first’ book

• I am parent

• Many parents ask for advice on

• What are the risks

• Is social media OK

• When should I give my kids a phone

• How do I control screen time

• What should I be blocking

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Connected Devices

• I have 18 in my house, how many do you have?

• 3 Windows Laptops (1 work related)

• 1 Windows Desktop

• 2 Apple Mac (1 work related)

• 3 Smartphones

• 3 Tablets

• 1 Internet connected TV

• 1 Playstation

• 1 PSP

• 1 Camera

• 1 DVR

• 1 Apple TV

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Every device stores something

•Where is the content stored?

•Who can see it?

•What data can they see?

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Passwords and accounts

• How many of you use the same password?

• Do you have more that one email account?

• Use strong passwords, encourage your kids to use them!

• Example BFM#1carGM

(Blue Ford Mustang Number 1 car Google Mail)

• Teach your kids these basic principals

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Facebook settings

Basic Directory Information

• It’s a good idea to choose “Friends Only” for all settings.

• Strangers don’t need to know your personal information, and your friends will already have it.

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Facebook - group your friends

• Group your friends

• Post relevant content to the right group

• Manage tagging

• Facial recognition?

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Sharing photos – GeoTagging

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Instagram – An example

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Instagram – An example

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Privacy!

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Snapchat and privacy apps

• What you send or post online may stay online forever

• Nothing is private online

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The technology contract

• Online is a privilege not a right

• Text only what you would say in person

• Obey parental and school rules about usage

• No embarrassing photo’s

• The basket

• Meals

• 9pm rule

• I will tell you if something seems wrong

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Sharenting

When are you born online?

• 92% of Children under 2 have an online footprint created by their parents

• What you create stays with them for life

• Are you creating the right image

• What will they think of what you created

• Will they be the next president or a celebrity?

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Things to do

• Set up a Google alert on you and your children

• Register your child’s domain name

• Play the same games they play

• Load the same apps they are using

• Talk to them and teach them good ethics

• Don’t text or write when angry or upset

• Think about what you send or post

• Review what’s out there and ask people to remove stuff

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Parental Controls

• There are typically 3 types of parents

• My child does nothing wrong, they are perfect

• Controlling what they do is part of being a good parent

• The world is collapsing and there is a huge issue

Technology can help

• Filter content

• Time Limits

• Black & whitelists

• Games

• Device profiles

• Chat/IM

• Application installation

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Cyberbullying

• Bullying is not new

• The magnitude of it being online makes it very public

• It can be done anonymously

• Leverage reporting mechanisms

• Twitter

• Instagram

• YouTube

• Facebook

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Cyberbullying

• Understand the signs

• Mood Changes

• Changes in typical behavior

• Open dialogue

• Do not interrogate!

• Use friends and family

• Document it with screen captures, emails and pictures

• Seek professional guidance

• Teachers

• Doctors

• School Counselor

• Even a police officer

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AVG has tools to help you

The Internet is an awesome place!

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Thank you – Any questions?

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