Nearly all children have some contact with computers whether in the home or at school. Most kids can easily find their way around a computer system, whether to surf the net or chat to friends. One of the main things overlooked or misunderstood by parents, is security. If you have a home PC, children who use it regularly and you are connected to the internet, security should be one of the main factors you should be concerned about.
If your children surf or chat online,
Are you sure they are safe?
Do you know how to monitor what they do/who they chat to?
Are you sure that they are not being exposed to Pornography or other threats through advertisements or chat rooms?
Are they subscribing to sites and giving personal details online?
These along with other Internet dangers like Viruses and Hackers can be prevented with a little knowledge and a few parental rules.
Nick Yull is a father with 3 children who are either actively using the internet or are developing an interest as they grow. Nick has worked for 18 years in the MoD and Industry dealing with computer and internet related security. His experience and expertise spans across a wide area, from investigating computer security incidents, some involving child pornography, to protecting his own children online as a parent, which gives him the advantage of first hand experience of what children do online.
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