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October 29, 2019

As Internet turns 50, more risks and possibilities emerge

This op-ed originally appeared in the San Francisco Chronicle on October 28, 2019. We occupy a richly-connected world. On the Internet, we collapse distance and shift time. But this Internet that delivers mail, connects us with friends, lets us work anywhere, and shop from the palm of the hand, is a mere 50 years old, slightly younger than Jennifer Aniston and Matt Perry. On October 29, … [Read more...]

Filed Under: arpanet, Awareness, dns, domain, domains, history of the internet, internet, internet dangers, internet infrastructure, internet safety, ip address, Network, networks, online threats, world wide web
May 29, 2018

Why you need to report cyber attacks

Once you’ve been hit by a cyber attack, the damage has already been done. There’s no way to make the disruption disappear, so you might suppose it’s best to just get on with things. Reporting the incident to your supervisory authority means extra work and could cause a PR nightmare. Nonetheless, it’s essential that you notify relevant parties of the breach. The attacker is a criminal, and it’s … [Read more...]

Filed Under: awareness training, computer hacking, computer risks, cyber attack, cyber attack prevention, cyber breach, cyber criminal, cyber criminals, cyber defence, cyber education, cyber incident, cyber regulation, cyber report, cyber reports, Cyber Resilience, cyber risks, cyber safety, Cyber Security, cyber theft, cyber threat, cyber vulnerabilities, cyber weakness, Ethical Hackers, European cyber law, Hacking, infrastructure test, infrastructure tests, internet safety, IT Governance, pen test, pen testst, Penetration Testing, Risk Management, system security, web application tests, wireless networks
May 10, 2018

Parenting in the Digital World: a review

Before I became a new mum not so long ago, I did the best I could to prepare myself to take care of my little one by reading a lot books. From learning how to discern (possible) meanings behind baby’s various cries to finding out what you can and can’t feed your baby once they begin eating solids. It was tough, and I know it’ll get easier in some aspects and more difficult in … [Read more...]

Filed Under: 101, child security online, cyberbullying, FYI, internet safety, parenting in the digital world, social media
April 18, 2018

Irish government proposes cyber safety education in schools

An Oireachtas committee released a report calling for primary and post-primary schools in Ireland to introduce cyber safety to their curriculums. It adds that schools should: Appoint digital safety ambassadors, who would help students who have concerns about their cyber safety and security; Encourage and accommodate peer-to-peer workshops on cyber safety; and Have children host education and … [Read more...]

Filed Under: AVG, Comply with the GDPR, cyber crime, cyber education, cyber regulation, cyber regulations, cyber safety, Cyber Security, cyber security strategy, cyber training schools, Data Protection, digital safety, EU GDPR, eu general data protection, eu general data protection regulation, GDPR, gdpr compliance, gdpr course, GDPR training, gdpr training courses, general data protection regulation, internet safety, Online Safety for Children, regulation