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: |
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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). |