Cyber Essentials
Cyber Essentials emphasizes the importance of protecting personal information online by maintaining privacy, creating strong passwords, understanding the risks of oversharing on social media, and knowing steps to take if compromised. It also covers recognizing and avoiding online scams and phishing by identifying suspicious communications, knowing how to respond to phishing attempts, and the importance of reporting scams. Additionally, it provides an overview of AI, what it is and the various types.
Videos
Watch and share these videos that emphasize Cyber Essentials:
Posters
Click below to download and use these handy Cyber Essentials posters:
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In-Class Resources
Resources and Links
Learn more with these resources:
- Get to know the online safety basics for kids
- A more secure way to protect private data: Multi-factor Authentication
- Using strong passwords or passphrases and a password manager to keep track of it all
- If unsure, check how secure is your password
- Protecting your devices with antimalware and keeping software up to date
- Adjusting privacy settings on devices and apps
What is Digital Me?
The Digital Me Cyber Awareness Month campaign for Grades 9-12 drives to empower youth to make the right decisions in regards to their digital identity and use of technology. It supports their efforts to take control of their digital knowledge and online presence.
What about Grades K-8? This year’s campaign will be a refreshing of our popular 2023 Cyber Heroes campaign – feel free to explore and utilize these materials in your ongoing cyber awareness efforts.
Looking for more? In addition to Cyber Awareness Month, ECNO has year-round information and support materials that encourage digital awareness, including monthly themed assets.