The Australian Cyber Security Centre (ACSC) has launched its new Cyber Security Instruction Manual: A Kid’s Guide to Using the Internet Securely, to teach parents and carers cyber secure practices to share with children and young people.
Children and young people have become more connected through the power of the internet, but it is important they understand how to identify cyber threats and prevent them.
Cybercriminals are always coming up with new ways to target people online, so it’s important to stay updated with the latest cyber security advice.
The ACSC is encouraging parents and carers to teach kids the following five basic cyber security principles:
- Update your device
- Turn on multi-factor authentication
- Back up your device
- Use a passphrase
- Recognise and report scams
Keep up the conversations about cyber security with your friends and family. To learn more about talking to children and young people about cyber security and for fun activities and resources, read the new ACSC Kids Guide.
Free e-Safety webinars
eSafety's free webinars provide parents and carers with the knowledge, skills and tools to support children and young people to have safe, positive online experiences.
Each month, the eSafety team will present a new webinar topic or a video with simple tips to keep young people safe online.
Visit the eSafety website to learn more about upcoming topics and how to register for the webinars.