Teen Internet Safety Statistics from NetSmartz.org
NetSmartz is a very informative site geared towards aiding with the awareness efforts on how to better protect our kids while online. They have an excellent collection of data pertaining to how and what teens are doing online below:
Teen Internet Safety Study
A survey commissioned by Cox Communications and NCMEC2 found that
Teen Internet Usage and Attitudes about Safety Present Potential Risks but also Opportunities for Education and a Role for Watchful Parents and Guardians
Online Behavior:
- Teens have established significant presence on social networking web pages: 61% of 13- to 17-year-olds have a personal profile on a site such as MySpace, Friendster, or Xanga. Half have also posted pictures of themselves online.
- Older teens (16-17s) and girls especially use the Internet for social interaction, meeting friends, and networking.
- However, many have also been exposed to the Internet’s accompanying potential risks.
- 71% reported receiving messages online from someone they don’t know.
- 45% have been asked for personal information by someone they don’t know.
- 30% have considered meeting someone that they’ve only talked to online
- 14% have actually met a person face-to-face they they’ve only spoken to over the Internet (9% of 13-15s; 22% of 16-17s).
- When teens receive messages online from someone they don’t know, 40% reported that they’ll usually reply and chat with that person.
- Only 18% said they’ll tell an adult.
Perceptions of Internet Safety:
- 20% of teens report that it is safe (i.e. “somewhat” or “very safe”) to share personal information on a public blog or networking site.
- As well, 37% of 13- to 17-year-olds said they are “not very concerned” or “not at all concerned” about someone using information they’ve posted online in ways they don’t want.
Families Talking to Teens about Internet Safety Helps Reduce Some Youth Exposure to Potential Threats and Encourages Safer Online Decisions Among Teens:
- 33% of 13- to- 17-year-olds reported that their parents or guardians know “very little” or “nothing” about what they do on the Internet.
- 48% of 16-17s said their parents or guardians know “very little” or “nothing”
- Fully 22% of those surveyed reported their parents or guardians have never discussed Internet safety with them.
- On the other hand, 36% of youth—girls and younger teens most notably—said that their parents or guardians have talked to them “a lot” about online safety, and 70% said their parents or guardians have discussed the subject with them during the past year.
- Fewer teens whose families have talked to them “a lot” about online safety have an IM name or pictures of themselves on the Internet, compared to kids whose families have not talked to them at all. More teens who’ve talked to parents or guardians also ignore messages from unfamiliar people, refuse to reply or chat, block unknown senders, and report these occurrences to trusted adults.
Source: NetSmartz.org
Cyber-Bullying Overview and Information
What is Cyber-Bullying?
Cyber-bullying uses the new forms of digital communication technologies to repeatedly harass others. A cyber-bully is someone who uses technology to harass, embarrass, intimidate, or stalk someone else.
The methods used can include emails, instant messaging, text-messages, digital photos and all other means of electronic communications.
Statistics have shown:
• 42 percent of kids have been bullied while online.
• 35 percent of kids have been threatened online.
• 53 percent of kids admit to having said something mean or hurtful to another person online.
• 58 percent have not told their parents or an adult about something mean or hurtful that happened to them online.
The cyber-bully can send:
• Angry and vulgar argumentative messages
• Cruel, offensive, and insulting messages
• Threats and false promises
The cyber-bully can:
• Post secrets or embarrassing information, including pictures, for everyone to see
• Post gossip or rumors for the explicit purpose of damaging the person’s reputation
• Send out messages pretending to be the victim in an attempt to damage that person’s friendships
• Alienate the victim from online groups
Recent cyber-bullying story
Jan. 13 2011 – Two teenage girls in Florida are facing serious criminal charges for a Facebook prank they played on a classmate. The girls, aged 15 and 16, created a fake Facebook profile in the name of another student—a girl they were no longer friends with—and added photos doctored to make it look like their victim was engaged in sexually explicit acts.
The fake account racked up 181 “friends” and the victim was “subjected to numerous incidents of teasing and ridicule for an ongoing period of time.
The girls have been charged with aggravated stalking of a minor under 16 and have been ordered to have 21 days home detention before a hearing next month.
Source: Macronews.com
Possible Signs of a Child being Cyber-Bullied
A cyber bullying victim may stop using the computer or cell phone all of a sudden, they may also act nervous when receiving an email, instant messages, text messages or phone calls. Furthermore, they may be uneasy about going to school, withdraw from friends, family and activities they normally like to participate in.
What should a Child do if they are being Cyber-Bullied?
The victim should never respond to the person or persons conducting the cyber bully activities and they should save all messages that have been sent to them. They should immediately tell a parent, guardian or teacher about the situation as well as consider blocking information from the cyber bully. They may also consider creating new computer accounts too as another option. If you feel like the child’s safety is in danger through threatening messages, then you should involve law enforcement immediately.
For more information on cyber-bullying as well as how to prevent and report it. Check out the links below:
www.SecurityOrb.com/IS4K/
Our goal is to interact, inform and instruct our kids and parents to make smart decisions about their Internet usage and safety.
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CEIC 2011
CEIC is the premiere industry conference for anyone involved in Digital Investigations.
At CEIC, exhibitors and attendees come together to achieve the mission of the conference: Attend. Cultivate. Grow.
CEIC is one of the largest international gatherings of legal, IT, law enforcement, and government attendees that focus on the latest developments in the digital investigations field. Industry experts, decision-makers and influencers attend CEIC year after year for a high-quality educational program and valuable networking opportunities.
And, there is more: CLE and CPE credits are offered on select sessions and the EnCE and new EnCEP exams are offered at no additional charge.
Who Attends CEIC:
Corporate, Government and Law Enforcement Computer Forensic Examiners
E-Discovery Practitioners
Cybersecurity Professionals
E-Discovery Lawyers
Litigation Support Professionals
Risk Managers
IT Security Personnel
RSA Conference USA 2011
In information security, you’re trained to expect the unexpected. Changes occur in a nanosecond. As the information security field continues to grow in importance and influence in public and private industry, RSA® Conference plays an integral role in educating and connecting security professionals across the globe. Stay on top by staying one step ahead – attend RSA Conference!
RSA Conference is the most comprehensive forum in information security offering enterprise and technical professionals one-stop learning. Learn about the latest trends and technologies, get access to new best practices, and gain insight into the practical and pragmatic perspectives on the most critical technical and business issues facing you today.
Connect and collaborate. Build your professional network. And mingle with the industry’s best and brightest.
Engage with world-class experts – Choose from more than 250 sessions that match your information and learning needs.
Gain the latest industry perspective – Discover emerging trends through world-class keynote addresses.
Connect and collaborate – Join your colleagues at popular RSA Conference networking events, Special Interest Groups, the Welcome Reception and much more.
Hands-on information and demonstrations – Discover and evaluate products and services offered by our sponsors and exhibitors.
Attend RSA Conference and you’ll return to the office armed with the knowledge you need to remain on the forefront of the information security business.
14th Annual New York State Cyber Security Conference
June 2011 marks the 14th Annual New York State Cyber Security Conference and we invite you to become part of this great event!
The 2011 Conference is co-sponsored by the NYS Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Services Office of Cyber Security (OCS), the New York State Forum, Inc. and the University at Albany’s School of Business and College of Computing and Information. OCS’s experience with leading and coordinating New York State’s cyber security efforts and the University’s academic excellence in information assurance combine to make this a must-attend event.
In fact, the Conference is recognized as the premier Northeast Conference on cyber security and attendance has increased five-fold since it began. We invite you, the best national and international speakers, to challenge our audience’s knowledge and/or discuss the hottest cyber security technology in the market. This educational format reaches a varied audience reflecting the many occupations involved in protecting information.
Continuing Legal Education (CLE) and Continuing Professional Education (CPE) credits will be provided to attendees. If your presentation is a candidate for either credit, please indicate so on the Call for Presentations form for consideration.
