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Whether you are an online business or not, whether or not you obtain client payments and client information online, cybersecurity is still a key element of proper business practice. ⁠ .⁠ Did you know that small businesses are usually the easiest targets for cybercriminals? What do entrepreneurs have to consider when it comes to cybersecurity? Join Sheridan Smith, a 40 year IT veteran to find out more.⁠ .⁠ To sign up click the LINK IN BIO!

Cyber bullying is nothing new but it seems to more of an issue with our current circumstances. What’s your view? Have you ever experienced it as a parent, caregiver, educator? Let’s just chat about it. Join us Wednesday night on clubhouse at 7:00pm ADT. Click the link and join us. https://www.clubhouse.com/event/xoNn3W25. See you on Wednesday!!!

Cybersecurity for Small & Medium Businesses: How to ensure that your business has the proper security measures in place

August 25th, 2021
Time: 12.30 pm - 1.30 pm

Register today at: www.BEDC.bm

Happy Social Media Day!

Check out this awesome FREE event hosted by our friends at the Bermuda Privacy Commissioners Office on 8th June 2021,
12-1:30pm AT (11am-12:30pm ET)

Hosted by Ariel Fox Johnson and Joseph Jerome of Common Sense Media the event will discuss how online behavioural advertising affects children and provide attendees with other general resources for digital literacy that families may use to have important discussions about online safety.


https://www.privacy.bm/post/save-the-date-june-8th-webinar-on-online-behavioural-advertising-and-children

Save the Date: June 8th webinar on online behavioural advertising and children On 8 June 2021, the Office of the Privacy Commissioner for Bermuda will hold an educational webinar discussion about how online advertising affects children featuring two speakers from Common Sense, Ariel Fox Johnson and Joseph Jerome. Ms. Fox Johnson and Mr. Jerome will discuss their recent report,...

As cyberattacks against schools increase, it is also increasingly important to take steps to safeguard against these threats. K-12 school leaders, join CISA and the National Cyber Security Alliance tomorrow at 2 p.m. ET to learn what steps to take to prevent (before), respond to (during), and recover from (after) ransomware attacks: https://lnkd.in/gZPTaPq

The webinar speakers include CISA Assistant Director of Stakeholder Engagement, Alaina Clark, Proofpoint Inc. Senior Vice President, Ryan Kalember, as well as the moderator Kelvin Coleman, NCSA Executive Director.

Register here: https://lnkd.in/gZPTaPq

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Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency on LinkedIn: K-12 Education Leaders' Guide to Ransomware: Prevention, Response, As cyberattacks against schools increase, it is also increasingly important to take steps to safeguard against these threats. K-12 school leaders, join...

Make sure you are registered to participate in tonight's parent/community session: Digital Safety & Youth: What’s New? What’s Now? What’s Next?

Raising digital natives can be a daily challenge, given the ever-changing nature of technology, apps and devices. Prior to COVID-19, our kids were spending an average of 7.5 hours a day connected - which is only expected to be higher now given remote learning and lack of face-to-face socialization.

This program will teach parents what’s new, what’s now, and what’s next in the world of technology and kids. Attendees will learn how to help their kids be productive and safe while using apps like TikTok, Instagram and SnapChat.

Attendees will also learn what tools to use to help keep on top of the ever-changing trends, so parents can be active in helping kids have a safe and productive experience online.

Register for FREE at www.bermudasdigitalleaders.com
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Home | DLC2021 Cybertips is an initiative provided by the Economic Development Department, within the Government of Bermuda, which visits schools and supports youth organizations, community events and local businesses. 

The 2021 Digital Leadership Conference has BEGUN with 1165 participants!

https://youtu.be/EgHdem7zyBI

Digital Leadership Conference - The Hon. David Burt JP MP The Hon. David Burt JP MP delivers a message to the people of Bermuda.

Cybertips is featured in the latest Edition of Your Future Magazine.

View the full magazine here: http://bermudamedia.bm/ #/yourfuture/

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0fx8hN5JyZM

Is the Internet Making You Meaner? If the Internet's making you feel meaner, you're not imagining it. People really do act differently online than they do in person. Here's why.Co-produced wit...

Help Kids Fight Cyberbullying and Other Mean Online Behavior
Most kids will encounter mean behavior at some point in their digital lives. For some kids, this experience is a blip that's easily forgotten, while for others it can have deep, long-lasting effects. For parents, the key is staying involved in kids' lives -- both online and off -- so they can step in and offer help if necessary. With guidance from parents and educators, kids can learn how to dodge the drama and stand up for others.

Check out these 6 tips:

Define your terms.
Make sure kids understand what cyberbullying is: repeated and unwanted mean or hurtful words or behavior that occur online (through texts, social media posts, online chat, etc.).

Check in about online life.
Just like you'd ask your kid about their sleep, exercise, and eating, stay on top of their online life. Who are they chatting with? How do people treat each other in the games and on the sites they're using?

Role-play.
If kids feel like they might have trouble removing themselves from digital drama, experiment with some different ways they can make a graceful exit. Talk through words they can use, ways they can steer conversations in positive directions, etc.

Encourage upstanding.
Let kids know that supporting a friend or acquaintance who is being bullied can make a big difference. If they feel safe confronting the bully, they should. If not, a private message to the victim can be enough to help someone through a tough time. Speaking up against hate speech is important, too.

Take breaks.
If you notice your kid getting pulled into digital drama, help them take a break. It's great if they can determine for themselves when they need to step back, but they might need some help setting limits. Putting devices to bed at a specific time, plus breaks for mealtimes and face-to-face connection, can help kids recharge.

Review worst-case steps.
Walk through what to do if your kid is being bullied online. First, step away. Ignoring a bully can be very effective. If the bullying continues, take screenshots or print out evidence. Then block the person. If it gets worse, report the behavior to a trusted adult. Talk about who those people are and make sure your kid has their contact information.

https://bernews.com/2021/01/column-privacy-options-messenger-apps/

Column: Privacy Options With Messenger Apps - Bernews [Column written by Bermuda’s Privacy Commissioner Alexander White] In this series, we discuss privacy topics that relate to common technology services, and privacy-enhancing options. It’s probably safe to describe WhatsApp use in Bermuda as “fairly popular.” One of the first questions I was ...

Parenting, Media, and Everything In Between
How to Talk to Teens About Dealing with Online Predators.

We might not want to think about our kids dealing with creepy people online. But for many parents, it's the scariest thing about our kids' digital lives. Whether its unwanted sexual solicitation, a predator trying to make offline contact, or other inappropriate advances, it's important to make sure our kids know what to do if they ever encounter someone with bad intentions. We're not always going to be with our kids, and -- as painful as it sometimes is -- we can't control everything. Instead, we need to arm them with information.

Use this script to help kick off the conversation with your kid: https://www.commonsensemedia.org/blog/how-to-talk-to-teens-about-dealing-with-online-predators

How to Talk to Teens About Dealing with Online Predators Use this script to kick off a conversation with your kid. Advice from Common Sense Media editors.

https://www.royalgazette.com/education/news/article/20210109/digital-conference-for-schools-to-be-held-next-month/

Digital conference for schools to be held next month The virtual world forced by the coronavirus pandemic will dominate discussions at a digital conference for young people next month. The theme of the Digital Leadership Conference will be “Thriving in ...

Commissioner White supports The Government of Bermuda's WeHealth Bermuda app as the kind of solution - ones that support both privacy and public health - that we should strive for. Bermudians should have confidence that this app will keep them in control of their data.

https://www.privacy.bm/post/priv-comm-r-wehealth-was-well-crafted-to-support-privacy-public-health-i-downloaded-it-myself

Happy Friday of Computer Science Education Week! Join us for our final lesson today featuring Minecraft! This interactive lesson begins today at 8am PST/11am EST. If you miss this one, catch it again at 1:30pm PST/4:30pm EST. See you soon! https://code.org/codebytes

Coming to you live today, our 4th episode of is all about ! Join us for this interactive lesson today at 8am PST/11am EST. If you miss this one, catch it again at 1:30pm PST/4:30pm EST. See you soon! https://code.org/codebytes

Participate in our live, interactive Zoom classroom at 8am PST/11am EST for the second episode featuring Dance Party! 🕺💃 If you miss this one, catch it again at 1:30pm PST/4:30pm EST. See you soon! https://code.org/codebytes

The Hour of Code 2020 is HERE! December 7-13

Explore Artificial Intelligence (AI)
AI and Machine Learning impact our entire world, changing how we live and how we work. That's why it’s critical for all of us to understand this increasingly important technology, including not just how it’s designed and applied, but also its societal and ethical implications.

Join us to explore AI in a new video series, train AI for Oceans in 25+ languages, discuss ethics, and more!

Not sure how your class/school can get involved? Call Cybertips at 298-7168 or email us at [email protected] to find out how to get coding!

Try a one-hour tutorial designed for all ages in over 45 languages. Join millions of students and teachers in over 180 countries starting with an Hour of Code.

Your students can: work individually, works as a group, host a coding party! Teachers and parents can participate too! These activities also make amazing fun and educational homework assignments.

Check out these sites for to register and for more information:

https://hourofcode.com/
https://code.org/

CodeBytes Episode 1 with Dan - Train a Computer AI Planning for the Hour of Code with your classroom that’s gone virtual? Join us for Code Bytes, easy-to-digest, 20 minute interactive lessons that will stream...

Learn about Artificial Intelligence (AI) Join us to explore AI in a new video series, train AI for Oceans in 25+ languages, discuss ethics, and more!

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Before you start browsing for a bargain, make sure to check out our 6 top-tips and reduce the risk of giving an early gift to cyber criminals...

Shop securely online this Black Friday With Black Friday and Cyber Monday fast approaching, the NCSC has updated its online shopping guidance.