Additional resources

Based on the great interest in computing security and Internet safety around the world, there are a number of Web sites that can be referenced and leveraged for more information. These include:

StaySafe.org – Educational site intended to help consumers understand both the positive aspects of the Internet as well as how to manage a variety of safety and security issues that exist online

Be Web Aware – National, bilingual public education program on Internet safety designed to ensure that young Canadians benefit from the Internet, while being safe and responsible in their online activities

Safe Kids Worldwide – Global network of organizations whose mission is to prevent accidental childhood injury, a leading killer of children 14 and under

WebSafe Crackerz – Interactive games and puzzles designed to help teenagers and offer strategies for dealing with different situations online including spam, phishing, and scams

GetNetWise – Public service offered by a coalition of Internet industry corporations and public interest organizations that want Internet users to be only "one click away" from the resources they need to make informed decisions about their and their family's use of the Internet

iSafe – Worldwide leader in Internet safety education; incorporates classroom curriculum with dynamic community outreach to empower students, teachers, parents, law enforcement, and concerned adults to make the Internet a safer place

International Centre for Missing & Exploited Children – Global agency that promotes the safety and well-being of children through activism, policy development and multinational coordination

UNICEF – Global advocate for the protection of children's rights dedicated to providing long-term humanitarian and developmental assistance to children and parents in developing countries

ECPAT – Network of organizations and individuals working together to eliminate the commercial sexual exploitation of children

INHOPE – International association that supports Internet hotlines in their aim to respond to reports of illegal content to make the Internet safer

Childnet International – Non-profit organization that works in partnership with others around the world to help make the Internet a great and safe place for children

SafeKids.com – Resources to help families make the Internet and technology fun, safe, and productive

Net Family News – Non-profit public service providing a forum and "kid-tech news" for parents and educators in more than 50 countries

Microsoft Security At Home – Information and resources to help the public protect their computers, protect themselves, and protect their families

Center for Safe and Responsible Internet Use – Organization providing provide outreach services addressing the issues of the safe and responsible use of the Internet

WiredSafety – Online safety, education, and help group that offers help for online victims of cyber-crime and harassment, assistance to law enforcement worldwide on preventing and investigating cyber-crimes, and information on all aspects of online safety, privacy and security.

National Council for Motherhood and Childhood – Egyptian organization dedicated to supporting childhood and motherhood from a rights-based approach

NetAlert Limited – Non-profit community organization established by the Australian government to provide independent advice and education on managing access to online content

Documents

Effective information technology security guidelines have been created and deployed worldwide by organizations such as the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD), Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC), and European Union (EU) as well as by agencies within the Japanese, U.S., and Australian Governments. For example, the OECD's Guidelines for the Security of Information Systems and Networks served as the basis for the United Nations General Assembly Resolution A/RES/57/239 for the "Creation of a Global Culture of Cyber Security" in December 2002 and have been recognized by the Council of Ministers of the APEC forum and by the Council of the EU⁴.

Another helpful resource is the "Information Security and Government Policies" chapter of the Information Technology Security Handbook, a resource created by infoDev, a World Bank project. The document outlines some of the initiatives implemented by developing and transitional countries, but provides more detail on the programs and policies adopted by highly-developed countries and multi-national organizations.

There are also a number of books available on the topic of protecting our PCs, ourselves, and our families online. These include The Parent's Guide to Protecting Your Children in Cyberspace by Parry Aftab and Safety Monitor: How to Protect Your Kids Online by Detective Mike Sullivan.

4 Culture of Security, OECD.org