Digital Parenting Online Safety Bootcamp
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In the digital era, the safety of our children online is a paramount concern. “Digital Parenting – Protecting Against Online Threats” is an essential course for parents, guardians, and educators, expertly designed to empower you with the necessary skills and knowledge to safeguard young minds in the ever-evolving digital world.
Conceived and delivered by Francis Gorman, a seasoned cybersecurity professional and principal security architect, this course is not just informative but also engaging. Its unique ‘show and tell’ approach vividly brings online threats to life, confronting some uncomfortable truths about the digital dangers that lurk in the shadows.
Throughout the course, you’ll dive deep into a range of critical topics:
- Security on Social Media and Smart Devices: Learn how to navigate the complexities of modern social platforms and smart technology, ensuring a safe online environment for your children.
- The Reality of Misinformation: Understand the impact of false information online and learn strategies to teach children how to discern truth from fiction.
- The Threat of Entrapment: Explore how predators operate in the digital realm and what steps you can take to protect your loved ones from such dangers.
- Deep Fake Technology: Get acquainted with this emerging technology and its implications, equipping yourself to explain and counter its potential misuse.
Moreover, the course is packed with practical learning materials, enabling you to replicate scenarios and discuss these critical topics in a straightforward, accessible manner. Whether you’re a tech-savvy individual or a novice in the digital world, this course caters to all levels, ensuring you walk away with a robust understanding and the confidence to guide the young ones in your care through the complexities of the digital landscape.
Enroll in “Digital Parenting – Protecting Against Online Threats” today, and take a proactive step towards creating a safer digital future for our children.
NOTE: There are references and images in this course not suitable for Children, this is a course designed and targeted at Adults.
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Introduction To Digital ParentingIn the opening section of the course we will focus on the following:
Introduction to the instructor: Francis Gorman's background and expertise.
Course objectives and what you will learn.
Introducing the show and tell approach to enable better learning outcomes
There is also a Quiz to help test your knowledge around some online safety questions
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2Online Safety Quiz
This is a quick quiz to test out your understanding around online risk pertaining to children and young adults.
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3Understanding The Online World
This lecture introduces some online threats and we explore the topic of sextortion.
Focusing on how perpetrators use personal or sensitive information (often obtained through hacking, online scams, or social engineering) to extort victims.
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4Exploring Threat Scenarios
In this lecture we will bring an attack scenario to life and walk you through how an online predator can create a fake persona and exploit vulnerable adults and children. This lecture will focus on creating the attack scenario using easily available tools on the internet to re-enforce how simple someone can use online resources to cause manipulation and entrapment.
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5Knowledge test
This is a quiz to test out if you remember what you have learnt so far
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6"Understanding and Preventing Sextortion" Presentation and Discussion
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7Sharenting
Sharenting is practiced when parents or other primary caregivers involved in the child's care…share media on social media outlets about the child's growing years. To finish off this section of the course we are going to show a video from Deutsche Telekom that based on what we have just covered will bring some of these realities in sharp focus.
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8Zero Trust
Dive into the enchanting world of CyberLand, where mysterious pranks lead to an unforgettable lesson on 'Zero Trust'. Perfect for kids and adults alike, this animated tale unravels the magic of cybersecurity in a whimsical way! Don't miss the fun—hit play and join the adventure.
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9Digital Footprints
Dive into Mia's magical journey in CyberLand! Discover the mysterious map that reveals Mia's every digital step. What will she learn about her own digital tracks? Join us for a tale that's both enchanting and enlightening, perfect for our little netizens aged 3 to 10. Let's explore the importance of our digital footprints together!
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10Cyber bullying
Dive into Benny's enchanting adventure in CyberLand! As he faces the challenges of Spike's Pixelated Potion, discover the true power of words and kindness. Perfect for our young explorers aged 3 to 10, this tale not only captivates but educates on the importance of standing against cyberbullying. Join us and let's spread love in every pixel!
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11Online Safety Comic Strip Creation
