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Keep Your Family Safe OnlineMichael KaiserExecutive DirectorTwitter: @MKaiserNCSA

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Core Initiatives

The FamilyFor families being connected is a givenKeeping children and families assets safe is a priorityRaising young people who can use the Internet safely securely, ethically and productively benefits everyoneThere arent many bright-line rules; children age differently and we are teaching them to use technology as a lifelong endeavor

The NCSA/ESET StudyConducted for National Cyber Security Awareness Month (NCSAM) (#CyberAware)Survey of 500 families with children under 18

Have The Talk(s)75% of families surveyed have had conversations with children in the home about using the Internet safely and securelyCommunication is the key to safety and securityMake discussions about online safety and security part of your everyday life:How was school today? What happened on the playground? What are you up to online?

Parents Top ConcernsCyber bullying or harassment is the top concern for parents (41%), followed by:Viewing pornography (38%)Contact by strangers (38%)Viewing objectionable or age-inappropriate content (37%)Other significant risks for children: Identity theftReputational harm

Are we overconfident as parents?American parents seem to be very confident that their children are protected from online dangersAlmost 60% are confident that they know everything their children are doing online 61% are confident that their kids can use the Internet and devices safely and securelyIs this how we we really feel?

Rules, or Lack Thereof 59% of parents dont require their kids get permission before downloading new apps, or games or joining social networksOnly 40% dont allow password sharing with friendsOnly 34% require that children provide all passwords to online accountsOnly 23% have device-free dinnertime rulesOnly 25% have rules about allowing devices in the bedroom after a certain time

Rules, or Lack Thereof Continued70% of parents dont limit the kind of personal information allowed for posting on social networksOnly 31% do not allow download pirated content from the Internet such as illegal games, movies or songs60% dont limit screen time use per day63% dont limit hours during the day during which devices can be used10% have no rules at all

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ConsequencesWhen cyber rules are broken, parents report digital timeouts as a common consequenceTake away devices for a period of time (63%)Put stricter time limits on the use of devices (12%)Limit device use to specific things (e.g., doing homework or other productive work) (14%)Don't have consequences related to tech usage for violating tech rules (6%)Have tried making rules and enforcing them but find it is not an effective strategy (2%)

Your Home as an Enterprise67% of the households surveyed each have between 1 and 5 devices at home connected to the Internet, while 30% have 6 or more devices and 5% have 11 or more devices.30% of those surveyed have 2-3 more Interned connected devices at home today than they did last year

Doing a Lot From HomeBanking and finances: Banking (66%)Taxes (30%) Entertainment: Music streaming (39%) Social networks (74%) Gaming (43%)Streaming TV/movies (45%) Fitness and health: 16%

Doing a Lot From Home ContinuedShopping and e-commerce: Travel (31%)Shopping (61%)Selling merchandise (20%Storing personal information:Videos/photos (38%)Music (36%)Streaming TV/movies (45%) Work and homework:Homework (21%)Work (28%)

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Router as the Keys to the Kingdom2 in 5 households more than 40% did not change the factory set default passwords on their wireless routers Close to 60% did not (48%) or are not sure (8%) if they changed their router usernames or passwords in the last year60% set up their wireless routers on their own

Risks are Real1 in 5 American households has received notification that their information has been lost in a data breachOf those affected, 56% have received multiple notifications of being data breach victims 1 in 5 households has received notification from childrens schools that their childrens information has been lost in a data breach

Whos your family CSO? Every family needs a family online safety officerCould be you. Could be a child.Establishing this role makes sure that someone in the family is keeping up and thinking about security issues and checking in that family members are doing things safely and securely online.

Assign Digital ChoresResponsibilities include:Device management (patches, passwords)Inventory of all devices connected to the InternetBackup of dataData cleanupsReview of social media feedsAccount security (creating long, strong and unique passwords and updating them regularly, implementing multifactor authentication)

For EveryoneKeep a clean machineGet two steps aheadWhen in doubt, throw it outShare with carePost only about others as you would have them post about youPersonal information is money: value it and protect it

For ParentsHelp your kids own their online presence. When available, set their privacy and security settings on websites to your comfort level for information sharing. Remind them that its OK to limit how and with whom they share information.Support their good choices. Expand your childrens online experience and their autonomy when developmentally appropriate, as they demonstrate competence in safe and secure online behavior and good decision making.

For Parents ContinuedExplain the implications. Help your children understand the public nature of the Internet and its risks as well as benefits. Be sure they know that any digital info they share, such as emails, photos or videos, can easily be copied and pasted elsewhere, and is almost impossible to take back. Things that could damage their reputation, friendships or future prospects should not be shared electronically..

For Parents ContinuedJust saying no rarely works. Teach your children how to interact safely with people they "meet" online. Though it's preferable they make no in-person contact with online-only acquaintances, young people may not always follow this rule. So talk about maximizing safe conditions: meeting only in well-lit public places, always taking at least one friend and telling a trusted adult about any plans they make including the time, place and acquaintances contact information (at least a name and cell phone number). Empower kids to handle problems, such as bullying, unwanted contact or hurtful comments. Work with them on strategies for when problems arise, such as talking to a trusted adult, not retaliating, blocking the person or filing a complaint. Agree on steps to take if a strategy fails..