Ref# Cyber | Date: Aug 21st 2019

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Description

Summer break is coming to an end, students will return to school with their smart devices, such as mobile devices, tablets and laptops. Although these devices are useful for students completing their school assessments and communicating with friends and family, there are risks associated while using them. Listed below are some simple steps which students can use to ensure safety while using their internet connected devices.

• Stop Think Connect Toolkit

          https://www.dhs.gov/stopthinkconnect-toolkit

• Stay Safe Online

          https://staysafeonline.org/

• Before You Connect a New Computer to the Internet

          https://www.us-cert.gov/ncas/tips/ST15-003

• Keeping Children Safe Online

          https://www.us-cert.gov/ncas/tips/ST05-002

• Rethink Cyber Safety Rules and the Tech Talk with Your Teens

          https://stopthinkconnect.org/resources/preview/rethink-cyber-safety-rules-and-the-tech-talk-with-your-teens

• Concerned Parents Internet Safety Toolbox

          https://backgroundchecks.org/the-concerned-parents-toolbox-120-tools-and-tricks-to-protect-your-kids.html

The Guyana National CIRT recommends users to review these safety measures and to apply them where necessary.

Reference

   Cyber Safety for Students (US-Cert)

https://www.us-cert.gov/ncas/current-activity/2019/08/20/cyber-safety-students