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Digital Security and Social Media Safety in Schools

Overview

As a contractor for the CIA and Department of Homeland Security, Matt Kaplowitz is an expert that specializes in internet and social media operations security. As social media continues to consume the attention of adults and children alike, knowing how to be safe and smart while using the internet is paramount. Taught by Kaplowitz, JGPR Academy’s Digital Security and Social Media Safety workshop provides tools and strategies to stay safe while using the internet to three very important audiences: Students, Staff, and Parents.

Parents and teachers agree that student safety is their top priority. Although social media has made this herculean task more difficult than ever before, this course will provide participants with the tools and strategies necessary to stay safe while using the internet.

This course will examine different types of cyber attacks, the importance of safe messaging, how different social media platforms can be harmful to its users and the consequences of digital permanence. Those who take this course will walk away with practical solutions to protect themselves from cyber attacks, as well as tried and true strategies regarding how they can stay vigilant when using technology.

Students will learn how to:

  • Identify different types of scamming techniques
  • Understand the ramifications of digital permanence
  • Avoid being a victim of cyber attacks
  • Protect their privacy
  • Maintain online positive reputations

School Staff will learn how to:

  • Identify different types of scamming techniques
  • Implement ways to safeguard their school and themselves from cyber attacks
  • Recognize digital abuse
  • Monitor the safety of students’ on social media

Parents will learn how to:

  • Identify different types of scamming techniques 
  • Recognize harmful or dangerous use of their child’s phone and social media
  • Practice safe ways to use the internet and technology for their families

Who is the course for?

This course is designed for School Faculty and Staff, Students and Parents.

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JGPR Academy will travel to your Department or Organization for on-site training.

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