The same applies digitally: Young people are exposed to countless risks such as inappropriate content and must first learn how to use the Internet responsibly. Parents should not neglect digitally what is obvious in analogue form: their children need help as well as trust when surfing. Instead of bans that make mobile devices even more attractive, clear agreements regarding their use are important. Children are particularly in need of protection and parents are important role models who should also accompany their children online.
Parents with high IT security skills protect their children better online
This is also shown by the current study “Cybersecurity in Numbers” by G DATA CyberDefense, Statista and brand eins: Parents with greater IT security expertise implement additional IT protection measures at home for their children (around 78 percent). The fact is: Even with little knowledge of IT security, parents can use simple measures to help their children gain more protection on the Internet.
Tim Berghoff, Security Evangelist at G DATA CyberDefense, says:
“As soon as children and young people are on the Internet alone, digital skills and a “basic knowledge” of IT security are necessary. It is advisable for parents to address risks openly from the start and to implement basic IT security measures together with their children, such as deactivating location services in the app permissions settings and creating secure passwords.
Tips for more online safety for your children
Set up a child account:
Regardless of whether it is a smartphone or a PC, a separate profile for the child helps to adjust the security and privacy settings that correspond to the respective child's age.
Address dangers openly:
Parents should talk to their children about content and situations that they can easily share with friends and family.
At the same time, explanations are important as to why photos, telephone numbers and addresses should remain unpublished. Check app permissions:
Parents should retain full control over which apps their children install and which permissions are associated with their use.
An Apple Store password provides the necessary control. Make settings together:
Basic settings can be made together with the child so that they gradually learn what needs to be taken into account when setting up applications.
Make clear agreements:
Parents should set agreements for the duration of use.
With the help of technical support, you can ensure that the device switches off after a certain period of time, for example with the Google Family Link app. Surfing, but safely:
Security software protects internet-connected devices from malware such as Trojans and provides a basic basis for more protection when surfing.
Source: gdata.at
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