Navigating the Digital Playground: A Mother's Guide to Keeping Kids Safe Online

Parenting in the "iPad Generation" means anticipating threats to kids’ safety before they access the Internet. This presentation fosters a conversation about navigating a digital landscape with children raised by technology and malicious individuals waiting to capitalize on that concept. As cybersecurity professionals, there is a running dialogue about threats and vulnerabilities relating to enterprise and business systems. The dangers parents need to be aware of relating to their children’s online safety can be summarized in a few key points: the people children are connecting with, exposure to unlimited information on the Internet, the prevalence of IoT devices, and widespread acceptance and normalization of AI use.

This talk will apply the principles valued in cybersecurity to the most vulnerable population, the youth—and how they are being targeted. Safety must be the center focus of the conversation, which begins with parental awareness and active participation in children’s online activities.

Join SpaceCoastSec at 6:30PM EST for an in-person gathering of local cybersecurity professionals, enthusiasts, and curious learners. Each meetup features a speaker discussing a timely infosec topic, as well as open discussion time before and after the presentation for casual banter and friendly networking. Our sessions are informal, inclusive, and completely free—no matter your experience level or background. Come learn, share ideas, ask questions, and stay updated on the latest trends in cybersecurity as part of Brevard County’s growing information security community.

Our monthly in-person meetups are held on the 2nd floor of Building 17 on the EFSC Melbourne campus unless otherwise stated here on Meetup.