Look Both Ways Before You Cross the Internet

Did you know that October is National Cyber Security Awareness Month (NCSAM)?

If you're reading this blog right now, chances are you're pretty proficient on the internet. But how careful are you? This month is a good reminder to watch what you do online. The internet can be dangerous to those who are unaware of how to protect themselves.

Staysafeonline.org has helpful information about NCSAM, including free printable documents like:
-Gaming Tips for Kids
-Internet Safety and Security Tips for College Students
-Mobile Safety Tips
-Internet Safety and Security Tips for Parents
-Social Networking Tips

Find their website by clicking here.

So this month, take a moment and make sure you're being safe online. Do you know what your kids are posting? Do you have older relatives who are just starting out online? Be aware of the dangers so you can truly enjoy the benefits of the internet.

Book Suggestions:

Cybersafe: Protecting and Empowering Kids in the Digital World of Texting, Gaming, and Social Media by Gwen Schurgin O'Keefe

Internet Censorship: Protecting Citizens or Trampling Freedom by Christine Zuchora-Walske

Cyber Ethics by Diane Bailey

The Dangers of Online Predators by Michael Sommers

Laura
On behalf of the ACL