{"id":85647,"date":"2020-10-09T17:00:19","date_gmt":"2020-10-09T14:00:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/en.buradabiliyorum.com\/its-never-too-early-to-teach-your-kids-about-cybersecurity\/"},"modified":"2020-10-09T17:00:19","modified_gmt":"2020-10-09T14:00:19","slug":"its-never-too-early-to-teach-your-kids-about-cybersecurity","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/its-never-too-early-to-teach-your-kids-about-cybersecurity\/","title":{"rendered":"#It\u2019s never too early to teach your kids about cybersecurity"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_85 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a396e090aa4b\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #dd3333;color:#dd3333\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #dd3333;color:#dd3333\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a396e090aa4b\" checked aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/its-never-too-early-to-teach-your-kids-about-cybersecurity\/#Preventing_security_breaches_at_home\" >Preventing security breaches at home<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/its-never-too-early-to-teach-your-kids-about-cybersecurity\/#Cybersecurity_on_the_go\" >Cybersecurity on the go<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/its-never-too-early-to-teach-your-kids-about-cybersecurity\/#Limiting_exposure\" >Limiting exposure<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p>&#8220;<strong>#It\u2019s never too early to teach your kids about cybersecurity<\/strong>&#8221;<br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2020\/10\/1-3-796x417.jpg\" \/><\/p>\n<div>\n                            <a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/technology\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"4\" title=\"Technology\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Technology<\/a> is here to stay, and it continues to advance and grow all the time. Because of its prominent place in the world, it can seem like today\u2019s generation is practically born with an iPhone in hand. In fact, as of 2015, <a rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/nces.ed.gov\/fastfacts\/display.asp?id=46\">61%<\/a><a rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/nces.ed.gov\/fastfacts\/display.asp?id=46\"> of children ages 3-18<\/a> had access to the internet at home. That number has undoubtedly increased today, as it\u2019s become more of a necessity thanks to everything from remote learning to teens <a rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/bdtechtalks.com\/2020\/01\/15\/looking-forward-the-future-of-jobs-in-cybersecurity\/\">looking for careers in cybersecurity<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Speaking of cybersecurity, it\u2019s an important topic to discuss with your children. While it might not seem like the most exciting subject in the world to talk about with kids, data breaches h<a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/download-scripts-themes-apps\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"9\" title=\"Download Scripts &amp; Themes &amp; Apps\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">app<\/a>en every single day. In fact, they happen to some of the most powerful businesses in the world, with professional IT staff in place. Needless to say, it usually isn\u2019t difficult for a hacker to break into a home computer or mobile device.<\/p>\n<p>So, what can you do to manage cybersecurity for your kids?<\/p>\n<p><em>[Read: A computer can guess more than 100 billion passwords per second \u2014 still think yours is secure?]<\/em><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Preventing_security_breaches_at_home\"><\/span>Preventing security breaches at home<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>There are several things you can do to reduce the risk of a data breach in your own home, especially when your child is online. First, have a talk with your children about what cybersecurity is, and why it\u2019s so important. Depending on their age, you can teach them the warning signs of phishing<a rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/bdtechtalks.com\/2017\/04\/21\/what-is-phishing-and-spear-phishing\/\"> scams<\/a>, especially those in emails, including the following:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Frequent grammatical errors<\/li>\n<li>Asking for money or information<\/li>\n<li>Links that direct them to the wrong site<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>You can also teach them how to be cautious about how much information they share online. It\u2019s not uncommon for kids and teens to have multiple <a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/social-mediaa\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"1\" title=\"Social Media\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">social media<\/a> accounts, so teach them about <a rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/bdtechtalks.com\/2016\/05\/17\/how-do-you-protect-your-passwords\/\">password protection<\/a>, and the importance of keeping certain information confidential.<\/p>\n<p>If your kids are doing eLearning in light of the COVID-19 pandemic, there are also some steps you can take, as a parent, to better protect your home network. One of the best things to do is to <a rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.lucidchart.com\/blog\/questions-to-ask-it-about-working-remotely\">set up an encryption policy<\/a>. Encryption transforms the data on your computer into an encoded format, rather than a readable one. A special \u201ckey\u201d is needed to decode the data, making it much harder for hackers to break into it.<\/p>\n<p>If you don\u2019t how to set up an encryption policy on your home devices, it can be worth it to talk to an IT professional.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Cybersecurity_on_the_go\"><\/span>Cybersecurity on the go<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>More kids use mobile devices today than ever before. While they might be old enough to text their friends and download social media apps, they probably aren\u2019t old enough to manage their own mobile security.<\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s up to you to <a rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.verizon.com\/articles\/5-tips-for-responsibly-managing-your-childs-mobile-device\/\">make sure their mobile device stays safe<\/a>. Thankfully, there are a few easy ways to do that, including the following:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Having the latest security software on the device<\/li>\n<li>Making sure it is always updated with the latest software<\/li>\n<li>Having them ask for permission before downloading an app<\/li>\n<li>Encouraging them to only use <a rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/bdtechtalks.com\/2017\/02\/28\/public-wifi-security-threats\/\">password-protected WiFi<\/a>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Again, children also need to be careful about the information they\u2019re sharing on their mobile devices. They may not even know they\u2019re sharing things like their location, so make sure you have security measures in place, or even certain apps installed that will hide your child\u2019s identity as much as possible on their device. If you need to know their location, there are specific apps designed for parents that will keep track of them, without them having to manage the settings within their phone.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Limiting_exposure\"><\/span>Limiting exposure<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>In addition to putting safety precautions in place, one of the easiest ways to reduce your child\u2019s risk of a cyber attack is to limit their exposure to technology. That can often be easier said than done, especially if your child is online for school. But it\u2019s not impossible. In fact, it can even benefit your child\u2019s physical and mental health.<\/p>\n<p>Getting outside or encouraging activities to <a rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/arabellababy.com\/blogs\/product-new-and-parent-tips\/how-to-help-your-bored-children\">cure your child\u2019s \u201cboredom\u201d<\/a> can help to stimulate their minds. Spending too much time online can actually lead to anxiety, depression, or even feelings of isolation. In these current times of uncertainty, fighting back against the risk factors of mental health conditions is more important than ever. If you need some ideas to get your child away from the screen each day, consider the following:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Playing an outdoor sport with them<\/li>\n<li>Going on a bike ride<\/li>\n<li>Making them a list of chores<\/li>\n<li>Playing a <a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/game\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"7\" title=\"Game\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">game<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Having an indoor dance party<\/li>\n<li>Doing an art project together<\/li>\n<li>Making a fort in the living room<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Don\u2019t be afraid to get creative when it comes to limiting your child\u2019s online exposure. Help them to find a balance between spending time online and offline. If you do that, combined with opening up to them about the importance of cybersecurity, you can keep them (and your whole family) more safe and secure online.<\/p>\n<p><i><span>This article was originally published by\u00a0<a rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"author url fn\" title=\"Posts by Jori Hamilton\" href=\"https:\/\/bdtechtalks.com\/author\/writerjorihamilton\/\">Jori Hamilton<\/a> <\/span><\/i><i><span>on <\/span><\/i><a rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/bdtechtalks.com\/\"><i><span>TechTalks<\/span><\/i><\/a><i><span>, a publication that examines trends in technology, how they affect the way we live and do business, and the problems they solve. But we also discuss the evil side of technology, the darker implications of new tech and what we need to look out for. 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