Cybersecurity: What Your Children Need to Know | Parent Support Webinar

Описание: Cybersecurity: What Your Children Need to Know | Parent Support Webinar

From social media to AI tools to online gaming, our children are more connected than ever — and so are the risks. In this parent support webinar, MCEC educators Lisa and Marie break down what cybersecurity really means for families and share practical, age-appropriate strategies to help keep your kids safer online.
In this webinar, you'll learn:

What cybersecurity is and why it matters for military-connected families
How to build strong passwords and passphrases — and why it makes a difference
What identity theft looks like for children and how to protect against it
How to navigate social media safely, including OPSEC considerations unique to military families
What malware, phishing, spoofing, and spamming are — and how to spot them
How to review and strengthen privacy settings on apps and devices
What AI tools like ChatGPT mean for your child's learning — and how to guide responsible use
How to raise confident, thoughtful digital citizens without fear

Whether your child is just getting their first device or is already deep into social media, this webinar gives you the tools and conversation starters to help them navigate the digital world with confidence.

🔗 Resources mentioned:

Common Sense Media — Ultimate Guide to Social Media Sites & Apps: https://www.commonsensemedia.org
FTC — Child Identity Theft: https://consumer.ftc.gov/articles/chi...
Sesame Street for Military Families: https://sesamestreetformilitaryfamili...
MCEC Programs & Resources: https://www.militarychild.org


This webinar was made possible by the Navy Child and Youth Programs.
The Military Child Education Coalition (MCEC) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to ensuring quality educational opportunities for all military-connected children. Learn more at MilitaryChild.org.