Belkisa Secure Kids is dedicated to providing children and parents with the knowledge and tools to navigate the online world safely. We believe in empowering kids to protect themselves from cyber threats and become responsible digital citizens.
WHAT IS CYBERSPACE?
Cyberspace is anything that has to do with the Internet.
WHY DO WE NEED TO PROTECT CYBERSPACE?
CYBER PREDATORS & BULLIES
Our educational resources help kids understand the importance of online safety and equip them with the skills to identify and respond to potential threats.
•We use the Internet to communicate and stay connected to our friends and family.
• We play video games, download music, and watch TV shows and movies after homework is done.
• Grownups do things like banking, shopping, and other important everyday activities online too.
Engaging activities and games make learning about cybersecurity fun and interactive, encouraging kids to actively participate in their own digital safety.
Crimes that happen in real life – such as stealing – also happen on the Internet.
Just like you have to look both ways before crossing the street, you have to be careful when using the Internet.
The Department of Homeland Security helps you protect yourself from dangers on the Internet by teaching you what to look out for online.
Often, we might not realize that our actions online might hurt us, our families, and even our country. Learning about the dangers online and taking action to protect ourselves is the first step in making the Internet a safer place.
• Kids ages 8-18 spend 7 hours and 38 minutes per day online
• If a child sleeps 8 hours per night, that means ONE HALF of the time that he or she is awake is spent online
– 33% Online
– 33% Offline (awake)
– 33% Asleep
• Some common online issues kids face include:
– Cyber Predators
– Cyber Bullying
– Identity Thef
KIDS LEAD DIGITAL LIVES
Cyber predators are people who search online for other people in order to use, control, or harm them in some way.
Cyberbullying is the electronic posting of mean-spirited messages about a person, often anonymously.
Cyber Tips for Kids
Keep your personal information private; avoid sharing your name, address, telephone number, birthday, passwords, and the name of your school when using the Internet.
Think twice before you post or say anything online; once it is in cyberspace, it’s out there forever.
Treat others like you want to be treated.
Speak up. If you see something inappropriate, let the website know and tell an adult you trust. Don’t stand for bullying—online or off.
Identity theft is the illegal use of someone else's personal information to steal money or credit.
Cyber Tips for Kids
If you have your own email account, let your parents know if you ever receive an email that asks for your personal information. Some emails look official, as if they were sent from a club or school, but they could be a trick to get your personal information. Fake emails usually seem urgent, and ask you to respond with your private information.
Choose a screen name or email address that isn't your real name to protect your identity. For instance, instead of "Jack Smith," why not choose "Sk8boardKing75?"
Create strong passwords with eight characters or more that use a combination of letters, numbers, and symbols. Don’t share your passwords with anyone.
Think before you click – don’t open emails from strangers and don’t click on links for unfamiliar sites.
Use and check your privacy settings on social networking sites like Facebook and Twitter.
IDENTITY THEFT
Contact Us
Have any questions or concerns? Get in touch with us!
info@belkisasecurekids.com
+355 67-456-7890