Free Webinars on Internet Safety
Information received from Derbyshire Police:
Last call to book your place for our free webinars in line with “Safer Internet Day” this week. These events are free of charge, but you are required to book a place to receive the link to the online meeting.
Safer Internet Day is coordinated in the UK by the UK Safer Internet Centre, the day sees thousands of organisations get involved to promote the safe, responsible and positive use of digital technology for children and young people. Safer Internet Day – This year’s theme is ‘Inspiring change? Making a difference, managing influence and navigating change online
To that end, we will be offering free, non-technical online sessions, hosted by our own Cyber Protect Team, covering how to protect yourself and your family online.
This session will benefit anyone who uses the internet, email, smartphones and apps.
The topics covered will be:
· Device safety/protection
· Password guidance and account security
· Protecting your personal information
· Social engineering and phishing emails/texts
· Online shopping & online banking safely
· Current threats and trends/scams
· Protecting your WhatsApp and social media accounts
· Keeping youngsters safe online
· Safer Internet Day Theme - We’ll touch upon the things that can influence and change the way young people think, feel and act online and offline.
· Signposting to further sources of support and resources
· Where to report incidents of cybercrime and fraud
The session is available on two dates – Friday will be a repeat of Tuesday. Please register your interest by emailing samantha.hancock@derbyshire.police.uk and stating which webinar you are interested in joining.
A link to the online meeting will be sent out via email the day prior to session selected. Tuesday 6th Feb at 6.30pm repeated Friday 9th February at 1.30pm
For regular online safety tips, and information about the latest scams and advice, follow the Derbyshire Police Online Safety Facebook and Twitter (X) pages.