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An Overview of International Cyber-Security Awareness Raising and Educational Initiatives (2011)

International campaigns – Campaign 3 – Safe and Secure Online

(ISC)² is a global, not-for-profit organisation with headquarters in the United States and offices in London, Hong Kong and Tokyo.

‘Through our Safe and Secure Online Program, our member volunteers help children ages 11 – 14 learn how to protect themselves online. With support from Childnet International, a UK – based charity that aims to make the Internet a safe place for children, we began Safe and Secure Online in 2006 to address the gap in security advice that exists in children's safety outreach efforts.’

 

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Campaign Name:

(ISC)² Safe and Secure Online Program

Organisation:

(ISC)²

Main URL:

http://cyberexchange.isc2.org/safe-secure.aspx

Dates:

Copyright 2008 – 2010

Costs:

Not found

Topics covered:

Wide range, including:

– Sexting

– Cyber Predators

– Application and website security

– Information protection

– Spyware

– SPAM

– Online shopping

– Phishing

– Malware

– Passwords

Target Audience:

General public (communities and organisations)

‘Safe and Secure’ specifically for children ages 11 – 14

Methodology:

– Provide vendor – neutral education products

– Career services

– Gold Standard credentials to professionals

– Security awareness tools available for public download from website (and also upload by members)

– ‘Safe and Secure’ program relies on volunteers to present their materials not only online, but also to schools

Evaluation:

Not found

Additional Information:

In terms of the certifications, (ISC)² claim their ‘credentials are essential to both individuals and employers for the seamless safety and protection of information assets and infrastructures.’

Sources:

1. ‘About (ISC)²’ (ISC)² Cyber Exchange <http://cyberexchange.isc2.org/aboutus-moreinfo.aspx> (accessed 24 June 2010).