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<\/a><\/p>\nGet Digitally Savvy<\/h3>\n
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Look after your digital identity. Your password is the last, great defence between your information and the cybercriminal. Do you really want to risk your money, information, child\u2019s information and identity by using a flimsy password? Many people do.<\/p>\n
To ensure you and your child stay safe when using online websites and resources, ensure you use a strong password that consists of up to 12 letters and symbols. Try using a phrase or a line of a song and then don\u2019t use it across multiple accounts. One password per account. To make this easier, invest in a reliable password manager that will help you create and manage your logins. Then you only have to memorise one really strong password, and the password manager takes care of remembering all your other passwords.<\/p>\n
Use multi-factor authentication<\/h3>\n
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For added security when logging into websites use multi-factor authentication tools wherever possible. This is combining your password with an additional security step, such as a one-time password app on your phone. Most sites such as Gmail, Facebook, and Instagram support this. You may think that younger kids won\u2019t really understand this, but children are remarkably resilient and capable. If you can instil strong security skills into your kids at a young age, you\u2019ll have set them up for a secure life. Show them how multi-factor authentication works, use it yourself and apply it wherever you can.<\/p>\n
Set up parental controls<\/h3>\n
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Parental controls on home devices like your computers, mobile phones and tablets, as well as gaming consoles help parents protect children from inappropriate content, such as pornography or other adult content. Parental controls can also be set on Google, YouTube and enforced via dedicated apps that allow parents to monitor activity, ensure children access only age-appropriate content and set usage times.<\/p>\n
Create an online contract for the family<\/h3>\n
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It\u2019s often difficult for kids to share things that have happened to them online. It\u2019s equally difficult for parents to keep track of everything their children are doing online. To combat this, create a digital contract that allows you to build trust and openly share concerns with your child. This contract could include information like:<\/p>\n
\u2022 Never meet anyone you met online in real life (IRL) without parental permission.
\n\u2022 Don\u2019t share anything online that you wouldn\u2019t share with your mother or grandmother.
\n\u2022 Talk about anything that happens that makes you feel uncomfortable, you are safe.
\n\u2022 The Dos and Don\u2019ts of online security and etiquette.
\n\u2022 The signs of cyberbullying.
\n\u2022 The rules of online behaviour.
\n\u2022 No go zones (dark web, torrent sites etc).
\n\u2022 The risks of navigating cyberspace and how to protect against them.<\/p>\n
If you work together to create and stick to a digital contract, then you\u2019re building trust and a safety net for one another. Let the kids choose the rules too \u2013 they often know things parents don\u2019t \u2013 and make cybersecurity a part of your everyday life.<\/p>\n
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