Security

Sometimes
people LIE!
9 THEMES OF
DIGITAL
CITIZENSHIP

Even on the
INTERNET!

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There are many opportunities to explore, but it’s important to keep safe!
What are some ways
to stay safe online?
Just as it occurs in the real world
there are ways for individuals to
steal from, deface, and disrupt other
people online.
Think about the measures and
lengths that we go to to protect
ourselves at home. We lock our
doors, arm our security systems, and
have fire alarms installed. Shouldn’t
those same protections be utilized use of malware protection, data
online? backups, and frequent password
When we go shopping we make changes.
sure that our cash and debit/credit Research some simple solutions
cards are securely tucked away in to preserve online safety and include
our pockets or purses and we accept those in your PSA.
a printed receipt in case we need to
make a return. What steps do you Start The Conversation With:
take to protect your online
purchases?
What are you doing to
Do you remember the difference
keep yourself safe online?
between http and https?
Some easy ways to protect
ourselves online could involve the

Remember the Contact: Be careful initiating contact with strangers

Content: Consider the content and purpose of your message

3 Cs Conduct: Act responsibly online