INTERNET SAFETY Holy Family Catholic School PTO Presentation for Parents – Guardians – Families

Timothy Kilpatrick Network Engineer & Information Security Manager Sr. Architect for major Internet Delivery Company Security+ Certified Numerous Information Security Certifications Virtus Trained BSA Youth Protection Trained Father & Cub Scout Leader

Our Children & The Online World Computers – Laptops – Smart phones – Tablets E-Readers – Game Consoles – Handhelds

Internet Safety Risks Cyberbullying Exposure to inappropriate content Online Predators Posting inappropriate or personal information Sending or receiving inappropriate pictures

Talk about the risks at EVERY age Younger Children Netiquette Inappropriate Content Pop-ups & Ads Passwords Online Strangers & Trust Usernames Accounts Tweens & Teens Passwords Inappropriate Posting Photo Sharing Inappropriate Photos Cyberbullying Personal Information Predators Visit for helpful information in framing the discussionwww.netsmartz.org

Create a Safe Environment Computers & Laptops Restricted Accounts, Anti-Virus, Anti-Malware, Browser Plugins Password Protection Smart Phones, Tablets & E-Readers Restriction Settings Passwords

Younger Children Online Establish the ground rules – Online and in games Account safety Friending Netiquette Using “Kind” words Reacting to and dealing with “unkind” behavior Online Searches Search Engine Safety Controls Bookmarks

Younger Children Online Communication is the only catch-all

Teens, Tweens & Young Adults Expanded use of the Internet with every passing age What happens online is an extension of “Real Life” Build on Netiquette and Account Safety

Sharing Personal Information Online Define clearly what is “Ok” and what is not Who, What, When, Where and their implications Develop your young adults understanding of “Why” Review Security & Privacy controls together and Reporting I’m so excited! Going to see the big movie tonight with my at the Mills!

Photo and the Internet Explain the permanent nature of photos Discuss what type of photo content is acceptable Review the security controls of your mobile devices

Inappropriate Photos – The texting RISK 4% of young adults admit to sending, 15% have received Understanding and discussing the issue is paramount No means of sharing is secure Consequences can be far reaching

Cyberbullying – More common than you think What exactly is cyberbullying? How does it differ from “Bullying”? What should a parent do? How do you know?

The three roles of cyberbullying

Recognizing & Coping with Cyberbullying The Victim Suddenly stop using the computer or cell phone. Act nervous when receiving an , IM or text. Seem uneasy about going to school. Withdraw from friends and family. The Bully Quickly switch screens or close programs when you walk by. Use the computer at all hours of the night. Get unusually upset if they cannot use the computer. Laugh excessively while online. Avoid discussions about what they are doing. Use multiple online accounts or use an account that is not their own The Bystander

Online Predators Know the “Truth” about predators Understand the “Victim” profile Recognize the “Signs”

Online Predators – What you can do Talk about relationships Set a policy about meeting offline Know your child’s online friends Teach your child the warning signs Contact the police

Where to find more information Virtus – National Catholic Risk Retention Group NetSmartz – National Center for Missing & Exploited Children’s program for youth protection FOSI – Family Online Safety Institute – NCPC – National Crime Prevention Council –