From being a simple tool for communication and information access, the Internet has now become the most indispensable platform for social exchange, freedom of expression, entertainment, and business. But the freedom and convenience the Internet offers compromises the safety of our children. Thus, it is important for parents to have the right online security know-hows.
Security expert Trend Micro shares some basic tips to prevent potential web hazards from reaching your child:
1. Keep your child’s computer in a common area so you can see your child using it.
2. Agree to a limited schedule for using the Internet and all mobile devices.
3. Keep security software up-to-date.
4. Agree on websites your kids can visit (for younger children)
5. Use URL filtering
6. Review the content and privacy/security policies of the sites your child frequents.
7. Talk with your children about online privacy.
8. Ignore unwanted contact from people they have never met.
10. Run a manual scan with your security software and check browser history to see if your child wandered off onto inappropriate websites.
