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

Campaign name

Netsafe Netbasics

Organisation:

Netsafe Group

Main URL:

http://www.netsafe.org.nz/

Dates:

1998 till present

Costs:

Not available

Topics covered:

– Dangerous downloads

– Firewall protection

– Phasing and fake websites

– Password Protection

– Staying safe online

– Updating for security

– Backing up important data

Target Audience:

Home computer users (specifically families)

Methodology:

– Create animated stories to demonstrate important risks and issues in

– Online guidelines provided alongside each ‘episode’ to assist users manage the risks identified

Evaluation:

Not found

Additional Information:

In 2008, the Netbasics web site was awarded the gold medal in the Interactive Media and Web Design category of the Design Institute of New Zealand’s Best Design Awards.

Sources:

1. ‘Home’ Netsafe <http://www.netsafe.org.nz/index.php> (accessed 23 June 2010).

2. ‘Welcome to Netbasics’ Netsafe Netbasics <http://www.netbasics.org.nz/> (accessed 23 June 2010).