Enhancing Cybersecurity in Our Education Systems

Education has drastically changed with the emergence of technology. Approximately 80% of children now have access to a computer at home and start using the Internet at an early age. While this has its benefits in developing future skills that will be vital to them later on, it also has its dangers. Lauren Naylor of Grapevine, Texas warns that it could be a gateway to cyberbullying––an epidemic that affects close to 43% of children, with repeated attacks in one in four cases. Computer screens offer a protective barrier for prospective cyberbullies, giving them the anonymity they need to carry out their attacks. You’ll learn that this façade is the same one hackers and spies hide behind as well. So, here’s where proper cybersecurity measures come in.

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