Perspectives
Internet safety and security issues include a broad set of topics from privacy to personal safety, and citizenship to communication. Sometimes people appreciate having guidance on these topics that is very straightforward, and sometimes its helpful to have more context. staysafe.org intends to be a forum to provide both, and the experts' corner is where you'll regularly find new columns from experts on both topical and current issues.
Larry Magid
For the last two decades, Larry Magid has become synonymous with technology. His syndicated technology columns appear in the New York Times, U.S. News & World Report and other publications. He can be seen regularly on CBS News. And now, Mr. Magid will be featured at staysafe.org. We are pleased to bring you his technology expertise and hope you check back often for more of his insights and articles.
- What Parents Can Do About Online Safety
- It should come as no surprise that parental involvement is the key to keeping kids safe online. You can lecture your kids, you can install filters to block objectionable websites, you can spy on your kids and you even can try to keep your kid off the Internet, but none of those tactics are as effective as engaging them in conversation about what they're doing online.
- The Internet: A New World
- Seniors online now represent a significant portion of the population. Seniors need to be aware of the same issues that affect Internet users: scams, fraud, and malware. Take some simple precautions to ensure a safe and fun Internet experience.
- Plug In, or Pull the Plug?
- Social networking sites can be a positive experience for your teen. Learn the benefits of social networking and keep the lines of communication open, emphasize basic online safety rules, and help ensure your teen has a positive online experience.
